Privileged Access Management Specialist

Summary

Join our team as a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to lead the implementation and operation of a PAM solution across our client's on-premise production environments. This crucial role focuses on enhancing security by managing and securing privileged accounts within a business handling sensitive financial transactions and player data 24/7. You will design and implement the PAM solution, integrate it with existing systems, develop operational playbooks and policies, and train internal teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in information security, specifically PAM, and a strong understanding of security best practices in high-risk environments. This is a remote subcontractor position based in the UK and Europe.

Requirements

• 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)

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

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent stakeholder management and documentation skills