HelloKindred

Information Technology and Services

CryptographicSME

Knutsford, United Kingdom CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Cryptographic SME at HelloKindred. Skills: Cryptographic SME, cryptographic and key management services, HSM management, PKI services, certificate and SSH key management, enterprise key lifecycle operations. Support cryptographic and key management services. Maintain the integrity, availability, and security of cryptographic infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

enhancing enterprise cryptographic and key management services; maintaining the integrity, availability, and governance of cryptographic infrastructure; support operational risk management, audit readiness, incident response, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives; ensuring alignment with security standards, governance frameworks, and business objectives; alignment with organisational security strategies and operational objectives; enhance operational efficiency and customer experience

Industry & Context.

Information Technology and Services
Problems you'll solve

root cause analysis; Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and make informed decisions within tight timelines

Eligibility Requirements

Provide out-of-hours operational support for cryptographic infrastructure when required, Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

ITIL Foundation certification is required

Nice to Have

Experience working within operational IT security environments is desirable, Industry-recognised security certifications are preferred, Industry-recognised project management certifications are advantageous, Experience using SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA is beneficial, Knowledge of Unix and Windows operating systems is desirable, understanding of privacy, compliance, and data protection principles is preferred, Experience working with vendors and cryptographic products including Thales, Entrust, and Cryptomathic is highly desirable

What You'll Do.

Support cryptographic and key management services

Maintain the integrity

and security of cryptographic infrastructure

and delete cryptographic keys

Manage enterprise PKI services

certificate lifecycle management

and SSH key management activities

and maintain HSM platforms

Support cryptographic hardware management activities

Deliver operational support activities within defined SLAs

and change management processes

Produce operational management information

and audit evidence documentation

Maintain accurate operational documentation

Adhere to IT security standards

risk management frameworks

and operational control requirements

Develop and maintain operational procedures

process documentation

and governance controls

Support project delivery activities related to cryptographic infrastructure and security services

Provide out-of-hours operational support for cryptographic infrastructure

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Support audit activities and remediation of identified control issues or operational risks

Develop automation and scripting solutions using Python or similar technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with service management teams to coordinate resource planning, scheduling, and delivery of HSM and key management activities; stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation

Communication Scope

communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation

Process & Methodology

change management, project delivery activities

Full Job Description

Who is HelloKindred? HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid. Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands. Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026 Work Set Up: Hybrid Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Cryptographic SME to support and enhance enterprise cryptographic and key management services within a highly regulated financial services environment. This role will focus on maintaining the integrity, availability, and governance of cryptographic infrastructure, including HSM management, PKI services, certificate and SSH key management, and enterprise key lifecycle operations across distributed and legacy systems. The position will also support operational risk management, audit readiness, incident response, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with security standards, governance frameworks, and business objectives. What you will do: * Support cryptographic and key management services in alignment with organisational security strategies and operational objectives. * Maintain the integrity, availability, and security of cryptographic infrastructure and services across enterprise environments. * Generate, distribute, store, recover, and delete cryptographic keys in accordance with defined governance and security procedures. * Manage enterprise PKI services, certificate lifecycle management, and SSH key management activities. * Configure, install, support, and maintain HSM platforms across enterprise environments. * Support cryptographic hardware management activities including onsite configuration and operational support. * Collaborate with service management teams to coordinate resou

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