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.

Key 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:

• 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