Cryptography Analyst

Job Title: Cryptography Analyst
Location: Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Knutsford Cheshire

Duration: Till 31st December 2025
Rate: £445.00 per day (Inside IR35)

Successful candidates will be required to go through a BPSS Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Cryptography Analyst to join a dedicated security team. You will be supporting the integrity and availability of the clients cryptographic infrastructure.
You will play a key role in supporting cryptographic hardware, key management services, certificate management, and ensuring adherence to IT security standards. Your expertise will help shape and secure the operations, aligning with the Crypto strategy and wider departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

Manage cryptographic hardware (HSMs - Thales, Entrust, Gemalto, etc.), including installation, configuration, and on-site activities
Perform SSH key and certificate management
Support cryptographic key lifecycle activities: generation, distribution, storage, recovery, and deletion
Maintain accurate documentation and perform regular risk and compliance checks
Handle incident, problem, and change management processes (aligned with ITIL best practices)
Ensure strong governance, audit trails, and adherence to Barclays' IT Security Standards
Contribute to automation and scripting efforts (e.g., Python) to streamline operations
Participate in out-of-hours support and provide monthly risk/management repor...