Cryptography Analyst (contract)
Hybrid role: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote
Up to £312 per day (Inside IR35)
Office in Knutsford
Active BPSS clearance required
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cryptographic infrastructure
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a global financial technology leader recognised for innovation and operational excellence. They are strengthening their cyber and cryptography capabilities to enhance the resilience of their platforms. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a Cryptography Analyst to join their established security operations function.
THE BENEFITS
Hybrid working for a better work-life balance
Work with market-leading cryptographic technologies
Exposure to enterprise-level environments and global teams
THE CRYPTOGRAPHY ANALYST ROLE
As a Cryptography Analyst, you will ensure the integrity, availability, and compliance of cryptographic and key management services across the organisation. You will be hands-on in managing HSMs (Thales, Entrust, Gemalto, or similar), automating operational tasks, and supporting incident, change, and configuration management. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to maintain secure and compliant cryptographic services and to continuously improve processes and documentation.
CRYPTOGRAPHY ANALYST ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Strong background in cryptography or information security
Hands-on experience managing HSMs (Thales, Entrust, or Gemalto)
Proficiency with HSM monitoring tools and automation
Coding skills in Python or similar Scripting languages
Knowledge of SSH key and certificate management
ITIL Foundation qualification
Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management
Hold active BPSS clearance
TO BE CONSIDERED:
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KEY SKILLS: Cryptography Analyst, HSM Management, Python, Automation, Information Security, ITIL, Certificate Management, Key Management, Security Operations, Risk and Compliance, NSD