Defence PKI Lead - Secure Crypto & Identity Architect

VodafoneThree; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Bonuses

28 days off plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Farnborough is seeking a PKI Defence Lead to guide the design and implementation of secure Public Key Infrastructure. This role involves maintaining cryptographic integrity and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in PKI operations and holds DV clearance. Offering great pay, bonuses, and personalized benefits, this position supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PKI design and operations within government or critical national infrastructure.
• Current DV clearance eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PKI architectures for sensitive environments.
• Deploy and manage Certificate Authorities and lifecycle management of digital certificates.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and conduct audits.

Skills

PKI design and operations

Cryptographic protocols (X.509, OCSP, SCEP, CMP)

Security frameworks (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001)

Incident response involving PKI

Tools

Microsoft AD CS

EJBCA

OpenSSL

Venafi

Job description

A leading telecommunications company in Farnborough is seeking a PKI Defence Lead to guide the design and implementation of secure Public Key Infrastructure. This role involves maintaining cryptographic integrity and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in PKI operations and holds DV clearance. Offering great pay, bonuses, and personalized benefits, this position supports hybrid working arrangements.