PAM Consultant

ACCENTURE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25–30 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Accenture is recruiting a PAM Consultant to design, deploy, and govern Privileged Access Management solutions across client environments in the UK on a hybrid basis. You will lead implementation of PAM platforms such as CyberArk or BeyondTrust, assess risks, and strengthen security with strong governance and compliance focus.

The role requires a security-first mindset, cloud PAM experience, and the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong experience in IT security with a focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Hands-on experience with leading PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic/Delinea).
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud PAM requirements.
• Strong understanding of PAM principles, controls, and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of IAM concepts, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable PAM solutions tailored to client environments, including policies, processes, and tooling.
• Lead deployment and configuration of PAM platforms (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust) with enterprise integration.
• Identify and assess risks related to privileged access and implement mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen security posture by proactively managing vulnerabilities across privileged accounts.
• Ensure PAM solutions align with regulatory requirements and industry standards (SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Define, implement, and enforce PAM governance frameworks and best practices.

Skills

PAM design

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

IAM concepts

Cloud PAM (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Regulatory compliance

Security frameworks

Scripting (PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Thycotic/Delinea

Job description

Job Description

Role: PAM Consultant
Career Level: Consultant / Specialist
Location: UK wide/hybrid
Travel/Mobility Requirement: Flexibility to travel to client site where required

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

As a PAM Consultant, you will…

• Design and implement scalable Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions tailored to client environments, covering policies, processes, and tooling
• Lead the deployment and configuration of PAM platforms (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust), ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems
• Identify and assess risks related to privileged access, defining and implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Strengthen security posture by proactively managing vulnerabilities across privileged accounts
• Ensure PAM solutions align with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
• Define, implement, and enforce PAM governance frameworks, policies, and best practices

Who we are:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.

With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

Qualification

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Strong experience in IT security, with a focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Hands‑on experience with leading PAM solutions (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic/Delinea)
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of cloud-specific PAM requirements
• Strong understanding of PAM principles, controls, and best practices
• Solid knowledge of IAM concepts, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements

Desirable Skills

• Master’s degree or advanced academic qualification
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g. PowerShell, Python) to support PAM operations
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Clear communication and documentation skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 - 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.

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Locations

• London
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Manchester

Additional Information

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