Technical Application Specialist (Cryptography)

Lloyds Banking Group
Leeds, England
7 months ago
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End Date


Friday 14 November 2025

Salary Range


£70,929 - £78,810

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options


Flexible Working Options


Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary


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About this opportunity

The Chief Security Office (CSO) plays a vital role in delivering Lloyds Banking Group's vision of putting customers at the heart of everything we do, helping Britain prosper, and protecting the Group and its customers and suppliers from security threats.


As a Senior Technical Application Specialist in our Crypto Software team, you'll play a key role in operating and shaping complex cryptographic solutions. This is a unique opportunity to influence how we prepare for emerging threats such as quantum computing, while driving forward our strategy for crypto agility.


Key responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain cryptographic solutions (both internally and 3rd party developed) to ensure secure and reliable services.


  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex cryptographic issues, driving root cause analysis and preventive measures.


  • Collaborate with security and application teams to implement best practices and support encryption needs.


  • Contribute to crypto agility initiatives and readiness for emerging threats such as quantum computing.


  • Identify and implement automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.



Why Lloyds Banking Group

Like the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data, and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too.


What you’ll need

  • Understanding of Security and Cryptography solutions for Cloud workloads


  • Encryption key management as applied to virtual machine storage (VMware- vSAN) for data at rest encryption


  • An in-depth knowledge of the deployment and usage of KMIP keys in cloud and non-cloud environments using CipherTrust Manager


  • SSH key management by using Universal Key Manager


  • Oracle database encryption key management


  • You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, and you will assist senior SMEs in the design and implementation of new initiatives and support of legacy services and applications


  • You will show the aptitude to acquire the skills to run and coordinate the maintenance and support of one or more Cyber Security tools and/or processes.



About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.


We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.


We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.


We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.


We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • A generous pension contribution of up to 15%


  • An annual performance-related bonus


  • Share schemes including free shares


  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping


  • Up to 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top


  • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.



Want to do amazing work, that’s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.


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