At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement secure PAM solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and vendors.
- Company: Leading financial services firm in London, focused on security and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be the go-to expert in PAM and make a real difference in security governance.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with PAM platforms and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
London, United Kingdom Posted on 03/07/2026
We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert who can combine hands-on technical expertise with strong stakeholder management, solution design, and project delivery skills.
The successful candidate will act as the technical authority for PAM while working closely with business stakeholders, security teams, architects, and third-party vendors to deliver secure privileged access solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical
- Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise PAM solutions.
- Onboard privileged, shared, service, and application accounts.
- Configure password vaulting, session management, credential rotation, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access.
- Integrate PAM with Microsoft Entra ID , Active Directory , LDAP, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
- Develop automation using Power Shell, Python, and REST APIs.
- Troubleshoot authentication, provisioning, and privileged access issues.
- Support platform upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery testing.
- Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks.
- Functional / Non-Technical
- Gather and translate business requirements into PAM solutions.
- Advise stakeholders on PAM best practices and privileged access governance.
- Lead workshops with business, infrastructure, security, and application teams.
- Coordinate onboarding of applications and privileged accounts.
- Manage vendors, third parties, and implementation partners.
- Support audit, risk, and compliance activities.
- Produce project plans, RAID logs, status reports, and executive updates.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Drive continuous service improvement and operational maturity.
Requirements Required Experience
• Strong hands-on experience with one or more PAM platforms such as
- Cyber Ark
- Delinea Secret Server
- Beyond Trust Privileged Remote Access
- One Identity Safeguard
- Experience with Windows, Linux, cloud platforms, and directory services.
- Strong understanding of PAM architecture, least privilege, Zero Trust, and privileged identity governance.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
- Experience working within Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
- Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience is desirable.
- Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable
- Configuring a PAM platform.
- Speaking with CISOs, auditors, and business owners.
- Managing third-party suppliers.
- Producing architecture and design documentation.
- Driving application onboarding and project delivery.
- Providing technical leadership while ensuring business objectives are met.
This type of profile is highly sought after in banking and large enterprise environments because it bridges the gap between engineering, security governance, and programme delivery.
PAM SME (Technical & Functional) employer: Vanquish Tech
As a leading employer in the heart of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and mentorship programmes, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance, we offer a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of Privileged Access Management.
