PAM Engineer (Privileged Access Management) - MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE - Wokingham, Berkshire

Octopus Computer Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a PAM Engineer with active SC clearance to design and manage privileged access management solutions. This role involves implementing best practices in access management and collaborating with IT teams. Strong expertise with tools like CyberArk and experience in cybersecurity are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model, primarily based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles.
• Experience with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions.
• Implement least privilege access models.
• Monitor and audit privileged access activities.

Skills

Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles

Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea

Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols

Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Tools

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Delinea

Job description

Overview

PAM Engineer (Privileged Access Management) - MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE - Wokingham, Berkshire - 3-4 months +

(PAM, Privileged Access Management, Security, Security Clearance, SC Cleared)

Blue chip client is urgently looking for a PAM Engineer (Privileged Access Management).

MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (60%) & Remote (40%)

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA - INSIDE IR35

Role Description

• Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (eg, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea)
• Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management
• Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications
• Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations
• Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAM-related issues
• Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles
• Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (eg, CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM)
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.