Cryptography Specialist

Nigel Frank; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Frank is seeking a Cryptography HSM & Key Management Specialist to strengthen their cybersecurity efforts. The role involves managing encryption systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the security of sensitive data through effective key management practices. Candidates should have solid experience in cryptography and relevant technical skills in HSMs and information security. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and private medical coverage.

Benefits

Salary from £35-45,000 depending on experience

Pension of 12%

Private medical

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in cryptography and information security.
• Hands-on experience of HSM configuration and support.
• Familiarity with SSH key and certificate management.
• Understanding of Unix/Windows environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and cryptographic infrastructure.
• Creating, storing, and retiring encryption keys securely across multiple platforms.
• Supporting incident and change management processes.
• Collaborating with application, infrastructure, and support teams.
• Ensuring compliance with security standards and audit requirements.
• Contributing to project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cryptography

Information Security

HSM Configuration

SSH Key Management

Certificate Management

Unix/Windows Environments

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Location: Knutsford (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)

Hours: Full-time, standard UK hours (9 AM-5 PM) + on-call one week every four weeks

About the Role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and cryptography? Our client is looking for a Cryptography HSM & Key Management Specialist to join their global team. In this role, you'll help protect their most sensitive data by managing encryption systems and digital keys that keep our information secure.

You'll work with cutting-edge cryptographic hardware, collaborate with teams across the business, and play a key role in maintaining the integrity and availability of our security infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Managing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and cryptographic infrastructure
2. Creating, storing, and retiring encryption keys securely across multiple platforms
3. Supporting incident and change management processes
4. Collaborating with application, infrastructure, and support teams
5. Ensuring compliance with security standards and audit requirements
6. Contributing to project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Experience in cryptography and information security
• Ideally some hands-on experience of HSM configuration and support
• Familiarity with SSH key and certificate management
• Understanding of Unix/Windows environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• ITIL Foundation certification
• Security or project management certifications
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint
• Background in incident response and risk management

Benefits

• Salary from £35-45,000 depending on experience
• Pension of 12%
• Private medical
• Discretionary bonus

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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