Location: Southwest (client visits) + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Hybrid working approach encourages 2-3 days in office per week, flexible to line‑manager expectations.
Who We Are
We build a network the UK can count on – connecting people, places and potential. Everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected. We close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.
We create a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. From day one you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us at the heart of change. 5G and digital infrastructure investment of £11bn powers businesses, services and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges with real impact, across every corner of the country. We move at pace because what we’re building matters.
What you’ll do
* Develop and maintain PKI architectures aligned with security standards for sensitive and regulated environments, including designing certificate hierarchies, trust models and key management strategies.
* Deploy and manage Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs) and associated infrastructure, overseeing lifecycle management of digital certificates and cryptographic keys.
* Ensure PKI systems comply with relevant governmental, international and applicable regulatory requirements, conducting audits, risk assessments and vulnerability analysis of PKI components.
* Integrate PKI with identity and access management (IdAM), secure email, VPNs and authentication systems, and provide expert support for incident response involving cryptographic systems.
* Collaborate with internal teams, clients and external vendors to ensure secure and interoperable PKI solutions and provide training and guidance to technical teams and end‑users.
Who you are
* Proven experience in PKI design and operations within government, public sector or critical national infrastructure.
* Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting.
* Deep understanding of cryptographic protocols (X.509, OCSP, SCEP, CMP, etc.).
* Familiarity with HSMs, smart cards, TPMs and secure enclaves.
* Experience with tools such as Microsoft AD CS, EJBCA, OpenSSL and Venafi.
* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
* Successful implementation and maintenance of secure PKI systems.
* Ensure compliance with relevant international and organisational regulations.
* Maintaining continuous assurance, auditing and monitoring activities.
* Ability to work within secure environments and handle sensitive data securely.
We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply – you may be the right candidate for this role or another role and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer
We care about your success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family – discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and more. We help with your career through our learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.
Need to Know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulator’s standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey – for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign‑language interpreter, or assistive technology – please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/). We use AI to boost innovation, improve efficiency and create new opportunities. We look forward to getting to know the real you.
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