Cryptography Specialist

Undisclosed; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed is seeking a contract information security specialist in the United Kingdom. You will apply cryptography and information security expertise, manage key management tasks, and support HSM configuration and installation.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to decide under tight deadlines while juggling multiple priorities. Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in cryptography and information security.
• Experience in key management is required.
• Experience in HSM configuration/installation/support is required.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; ability to make informed decisions under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Cryptography

Information Security

Key Management

HSM

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Decision making under deadlines

Multi-priority management

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Duration: contract to run until 27/11/2026

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Experience in Cryptography and Information Security.


• Experience in Key Management.


• Experience in HSM configuration/installation/support.


• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make informed decisions under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Relevant security or project management experience.


• Background in operational environments, IT Infrastructure, incident response and change management.


• Strong documentation skills for operational procedures.


• Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA.


• Unix/Windows operating system knowledge.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!