Cryptography Analyst

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