PAM Consultant SC Cleared

Job Title: PAM Consultant- SC Cleared Location: Hybrid – Stafford Park 1, Telford TF3 3BD (3 days/week Onsite) Duration: 3months Description We are seeking a highly experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Consultant to lead the assessment and strategic planning of PAM solutions within a complex hosting infrastructure. This role focuses on evaluating existing access control mechanisms, identifying risks associated with over-privileged accounts, and recommending scalable PAM solutions tailored to diverse operating systems and on-premises environments. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive assessments of internal infrastructure to identify privileged access risks and gaps. • Analyze current access provisioning models, especially where elevated permissions (e.g., root, Admin access) are broadly granted. • Analyze existing access control models and recommend enhancements using RBAC, ABAC, and least privilege principles. • Design PAM architectures that support secure delegation of access across diverse platforms. • Design and recommend PAM strategies that enforce least privilege, improve auditability, and enhance operational security. • Evaluate and compare PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea) based on technical fit, scalability, and integration capabilities. • Document findings in detailed reports including architecture diagrams, risk assessments, and implementation roadmaps. • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to align PAM strategies with business and technical requirements. • Support PoC and pilot deployments to validate solution effectiveness. • Provide technical guidance on session monitoring, credential vaulting, access workflows, and policy enforcement. Key Skills & Experience: • 10 years of experience in PAM consulting and implementation, with a strong focus on environmental assessment and solution design. • Strong expertise in RBAC and ABAC models, including policy design and enforcement. • Deep understanding of on-premises infrastructure and hosting environments. • Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux, Solaris, and AIX server platforms. • Familiarity with Active Directory, LDAP, SSH key management, and service account governance. • Experience with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, etc • Experience with identity federation, directory services, and authentication protocols (e.g., Kerberos, SAML, OAuth) • Strong analytical skills to assess complex environments and recommend tailored solutions. • Excellent documentation and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences. Preferred Qualifications: • Certifications in PAM technologies (e.g., CyberArk Defender/Sentry, BeyondTrust Certified). • Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and discovery. • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or NIST. Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant Office: 02033759240 Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com

Location: Telford, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/31/2025