PAM Consultant

Role: PAM Consultant

Career Level: Consultant / Specialist

Location: UK wide/hybrid

Travel/Mobility Requirement: Flexibility to travel to client site where required.

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

As a PAM Consultant, you will:

• Design and implement scalable Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions tailored to client environments, covering policies, processes, and tooling.
• Lead the deployment and configuration of PAM platforms (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust), ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems.
• Identify and assess risks related to privileged access, defining and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen security posture by proactively managing vulnerabilities across privileged accounts.
• Ensure PAM solutions align with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Define, implement, and enforce PAM governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong experience in IT security, with a focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Hands-on experience with leading PAM solutions (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic/Delinea).
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of cloud-specific PAM requirements.
• Strong understanding of PAM principles, controls, and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of IAM concepts, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Desirable Skills:

• Master’s degree or advanced academic qualification.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g. PowerShell, Python) to support PAM operations.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Clear communication and documentation skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 - 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester.

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