HelloKindred
Information Technology and Services
CryptographicSME
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“Cryptographic SME at HelloKindred. Skills: Cryptographic SME, enterprise cryptographic and key management services, HSM management, PKI services, certificate and SSH key management, enterprise key lifecycle operations. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
maintaining the integrity, availability, and governance of cryptographic infrastructure; alignment with security standards, governance frameworks, and business objectives; enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
Industry & Context.
root cause analysis
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, Experience working within cryptography, information security, or enterprise security operations environments, knowledge of cryptographic concepts, enterprise key management, and PKI services, Experience managing and supporting HSM platforms including Thales, Entrust, Gemalto, or similar technologies, understanding of certificate lifecycle management and SSH key management practices, Experience supporting centralised, HSM-backed key management solutions across full key lifecycles, Knowledge of cryptographic services across application, database, platform, legacy, and distributed systems, Experience supporting operational governance, audit, risk, and compliance activities within regulated environments, understanding of ITIL processes including incident, problem, and change management, Experience creating and maintaining operational documentation and audit evidence records, stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation, Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and make informed decisions within tight timelines, Experience working with automation and scripting technologies including Python, Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
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 in alignment with organisational security strategies and operational objectives
Maintain the integrity
and security of cryptographic infrastructure and services across enterprise environments
and delete cryptographic keys in accordance with defined governance and security procedures
Manage enterprise PKI services
certificate lifecycle management
and SSH key management activities
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 resource planning
and delivery of HSM and key management activities
Deliver operational support activities within defined SLAs and service expectations
and change management processes including root cause analysis and remediation activities
Produce operational management information
and audit evidence documentation
Maintain accurate operational documentation
and audit trails for governance and compliance purposes
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 when required
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
Support audit activities and remediation of identified control issues or operational risks
Develop automation and scripting solutions using Python or similar technologies to support cryptographic operations
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
Support project delivery activities related to cryptographic infrastructure and security services, Industry-recognised project management certifications are advantageous
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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