Job Description
Key Details
* Role: PAM Specialist
* Location: Culham - typically 2-3 days per week on site
* Duration: Until 30/09/2026, with possible extension
* IR35: In scope
* Rate: Up to £50-55/hour
* Environment: Cyber / Public Sector, security-focused
What you would be doing
* Implementing and managing PAM toolkits end-to-end
* Configuring and managing Privileged Remote Access
* Designing and operating credential vaulting, password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows
* Setting up and optimising privileged session recording and monitoring
* Driving service account discovery and lifecycle management
* Onboarding Windows Server, Linux/Unix and network devices onto PAM platforms
* Managing privileged accounts in Active Directory
* Integrating PAM with SIEM for logging, alerting and monitoring
* Producing clear documentation, runbooks and technical configuration records
* Troubleshooting connector and session-related issues
What the client is looking for
* Proven, hands-on experience with PAM solutions (implementation and BAU management)
* Solid knowledge of credential vaulting, password rotation and session monitoring/recording
* Experience integrating PAM into complex infrastructures (servers, network devices, AD, SIEM)
* Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
* Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical, security-focused mindset
* Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance (BPSS as a minimum)
Nice to have (but not essential)
* Experience with BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, Endpoint Privilege Management)
* Exposure to other PAM platforms such as CyberArk or Delinea
* Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python) for automation
* Experience with privileged access for databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
* Background in public sector, critical national infrastructure or OT/ICS environments
Why this might interest you
* Long-term stability (contract to late 2026 with extension potential)
* Opportunity to be the go-to PAM specialist in a security-critical setting
* Hands-on, technically challenging role with real influence on cyber resilience
If this aligns with your experience, I would be keen to share more.