Cryptography Specialist

Location: Knutsford (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)
🕒 Hours: Full-time, standard UK hours (9 AM-5 PM) + on-call one week every four weeks

About the Role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and cryptography? Our client is looking for a Cryptography HSM & Key Management Specialist to join their global team. In this role, you'll help protect the their most sensitive data by managing encryption systems and digital keys that keep our information secure.

You'll work with cutting-edge cryptographic hardware, collaborate with teams across the business, and play a key role in maintaining the integrity and availability of our security infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)and cryptographic infrastructure
Creating, storing, and retiring encryption keyssecurely across multiple platforms
Supporting incident and change managementprocesses
Collaborating with application, infrastructure, and support teams
Ensuring compliance with security standards and audit requirements
Contributing to project deliveryand continuous improvement initiativesWhat We're Looking For

Experience in cryptography and information security
Ideally some hands-on experience of HSM configuration and support
Familiarity with SSH key and certificate management
Understanding of Unix/Windows environments
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsNice to Have

ITIL Foundation certification
Security or project management certifications
Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint
Background in incident responseand risk managementBenefits

Salary from £35-45,000 depending on experience
Pension of 12%
Private medical
Discretionary bonusPlease Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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