PAM Senior Engineer / Architect (Privileged Access Management)

About UsTurnkey Consulting is an independent risk and security consultancy that brings together people, protection, and performance to help organisations achieve Digital Enterprise Resilience. For more than 20 years, Turnkey has enabled the world’s leading companies to understand and optimise their risk and security landscape through assessment-based road mapping, organisational empowerment, and expert application of market-leading technologies. Turnkey is headquartered in London with offices across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. The OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior PAM Engineer or Architect with strong experience in Privileged Access Management (PAM) to join our Identity & Access Management practice. You will play a leading role in delivering and optimising PAM solutions for our clients, working across the full project lifecycle and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.Experience with IGA (especially SailPoint or similar technologies) is highly advantageous, as is exposure to broader identity and authentication technologies.The Architect grade includes additional responsibilities around technical leadership, solution design, and commercial/project management. Lead or contribute to the design, configuration, and deployment of PAM solutions (SaaS, cloud, and on‑prem), ensuring alignment with business, security, and compliance requirements. Implement and optimise privileged access controls, including credential vaulting, session management, and monitoring. Integrate PAM platforms with enterprise systems (Active Directory, Entra, LDAP, HR systems, ServiceNow, etc.). Support authentication and access management initiatives, including SSO, MFA, and passwordless authentication. Produce high‑quality technical documentation, configuration guides, and process documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve complex PAM and IAM issues, ensuring smooth project delivery. Own the end‑to‑end technical design and architecture of PAM solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and future‑proofing. Oversee project delivery, manage commercial outcomes, and contribute to project management activities. Hands‑on experience with privileged account lifecycle management, credential vaulting, session monitoring, and access reviews. Experience integrating PAM platforms with HR systems, ServiceNow, and other enterprise applications. Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, JavaScript, BeanShell) and API integration (REST, SCIM, JDBC). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. Experience producing high‑quality deliverables and documentation. Proactive, self‑driven, and collaborative approach to problem‑solving and project delivery. Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, and end‑to‑end project delivery. Experience managing commercial outcomes and contributing to project management activities. Experience with IGA solutions (SailPoint or similar technologies). Experience with cloud identity systems (Entra AD, Okta, GCP, AWS IAM). Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and audit requirements. Project management or commercial experience (for Architect grade). Be part of a flexible, supportive, and collaborative team. Enjoy a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and career development opportunities. Competitive base salary depending on a combination of factors including level of experience and expertise, in addition to an OTE bonus. Pension: on joining, employees will be automatically enrolled in our workplace pension scheme. Holiday Entitlement: employees receive 25 days per holiday year plus all statutory bank and public holidays in England and Wales. Private Medical Insurance: employees will be enrolled on to the company BUPA healthcare scheme. Insurances: Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover are provided to all employees. Based in our London office (preferred), with hybrid working. #