Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist

Overview

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist. Location: Remote - UK and Europe. Type: Subcontract.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to lead the rollout and operationalization of a PAM solution across the client's on-premise production environments. The candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing security posture by managing and securing privileged accounts, especially in the context of a business that handles sensitive financial transactions and player data 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution aligned to the client's security strategy and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, local gambling regulations).
• Work closely with infrastructure, security and operations teams to integrate PAM into existing systems, including Linux and Windows servers, databases, network appliances, and DevOps toolchains.
• Develop operational playbooks, onboarding procedures, and access governance policies for privileged accounts.
• Implement session recording, credential vaulting, and just-in-time access mechanisms.
• Define workflows for access approval, monitoring, and periodic revalidation.
• Train internal teams to manage and support the PAM platform once in production.
• Provide expertise on incident response and audit support involving privileged access.

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Information Security with at least 2-3 years in PAM-specific roles.
• Hands-on experience with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea (Thycotic), or HashiCorp Vault.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in high-volume, high-risk environments such as online gambling or financial services.
• Knowledge of infrastructure and operating system administration (Linux, Windows, Active Directory).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to the industry (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Excellent stakeholder management and documentation skills.