PAM Engineer (Active SC Clearance Required) Location: Wokingham, Hybrid 2 days onsite Contract Duration: Initial 6 months Rate: £480/day (Inside IR35)We''re seeking an experienced PAM Engineer to join a high-security environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade PAM solutions to protect critical systems and identities. Please note: Active SC Clearance is essential. This position requires additional vetting, which may extend the onboarding timeline. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (eg CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea).Configure and administer PAM tools to enforce least privilege and secure credential management.Integrate PAM systems with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms.Monitor, audit, and analyse privileged access activities.Develop and maintain PAM-related policies, documentation, and operational processes.Conduct access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments.Collaborate closely with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless implementation.Provide technical troubleshooting and support for PAM issues.Stay up to date with evolving security standards and PAM best practices.Required Skills andamp; ExperienceProven hands-on experience in PAM engineering (installation, configuration, and administration).CyberArk certification (minimum: Defender, Sentry, or CPC).Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols.Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for auto