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...