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Job Title: Senior User Researcher (Information Security - PAM/PAWS)
Contract Type: 6-month contract (Inside IR35)
Daily Rate: 650 inside IR35
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (Hybrid - occasional on-site for critical meetings)
Clearance: Active SC clearance would be advantageous
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior User Researcher to lead research activities within a secure environment, focusing on improving privileged access management (PAM) and related security practices. This is a high-impact role within a multidisciplinary team, shaping how identity and access controls are designed and implemented to strengthen organisational security posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and deliver a range of user research activities across discovery, alpha, and beta phases.
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and security specialists to translate research insights into actionable improvements for privileged access workflows.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, usability testing, and synthesis of findings.
- Align research activities with strategic security objectives and compliance requirements.
- Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, influencing design and policy decisions.
- Contribute to the wider user research community through knowledge sharing and best practice.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior User Researcher in complex, technical environments.
- Strong background in planning and executing user research with internal participants and technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in secure environments within government or regulated sectors.
- Familiarity with identity and access management (IdAM) principles; PAM experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to apply a wide range of research methods and communicate insights clearly.
- Understanding of GDS Service Standards and accessibility principles.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with privileged access management tools or workflows.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks and security vetting processes.
- Background in AI-enabled research or analytics integration.
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