PAM Specialist
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Abingdon |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £28 Per Hour |
| Start Date | February 2nd, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 7311 - PSR1JP00099182 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a PAM Specialist to join them on a 2 month contract. This position will be based in Abingdon.
Job Summary:
Minimum Requirement:
This is a technically focused implementation role requiring deep expertise in BeyondTrust products and privileged access management. You will work closely with infrastructure teams, application owners, and security operations to ensure privileged accounts are properly vaulted, sessions are monitored, and access follows least privilege principles.
Essential Requirements:
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing BeyondTrust Password Safe.
- Experience with BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access configuration and management.
- Strong understanding of credential vaulting, password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows.
- Experience configuring privileged session recording and monitoring.
- Knowledge of service account discovery and lifecycle management.
- Experience onboarding Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and network devices to PAM platforms.
- Understanding of Active Directory privileged account management.
- Experience with SIEM integration for PAM event logging and alerting.
- Working knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for connector and session issues.
- Good documentation skills for technical configurations and runbooks.
- Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance.
Desirable Requirements:
- Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
- BeyondTrust certifications (Password Safe Administrator, Privileged Remote Access).
- Experience with BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management.
- Experience with other PAM platforms (CyberArk, Delinea) for comparison.
- Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
- Experience with database privileged access (SQL Server, Oracle).
- Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control procedures.
- Experience in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of OT/ICS environments and industrial systems access requirements.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing BeyondTrust Password Safe.
