Identity and Key Management SME

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Identity and Key Management SME to provide expert guidance and implementation support within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. Responsibilities include managing encryption key lifecycles, ensuring compliance with global security standards, and collaborating with architects and engineers. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of Identity Management and cloud integrations. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Identity and Key Management Platforms (IKP) and cryptographic key lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement identity and key management solutions for OpenShift clusters.
• Manage encryption key lifecycle: generation, rotation, storage, and retirement.
• Ensure integration with enterprise identity and access management systems.

Skills

Expertise in Identity and Key Management Platforms

Knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards

Familiarity with OpenShift and Kubernetes

Experience with enterprise IAM solutions

Understanding of regulatory requirements

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Job description

Identity and Key Management SME

Location: Hybrid / 60% office 40% home

Duration: 31/12/2026

Rate £500

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description

The bank is seeking an experienced IKP SME to provide expert guidance and implementation support for Identity and Key Management within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This role ensures secure identity management, encryption key lifecycle operations, and compliance with the bank's global security standards across multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identity & Key Management:
• Design and implement identity and key management solutions for OpenShift clusters.
• Manage encryption key lifecycle: generation, rotation, storage, and retirement.
• Ensure integration with the bank's enterprise identity and access management systems.
• Security & Compliance:
• Align all identity and key management processes with the bank's security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for OpenShift workloads.
• Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls.
• Integration & Support:
• Collaborate with OpenShift Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, and Automation teams to embed secure identity and key management practices.
• Provide technical expertise for API integrations and automation of key management tasks.
• Documentation & Governance:
• Maintain detailed documentation of identity and key management configurations.
• Ensure adherence to the bank's IT governance and change management processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Identity and Key Management Platforms (IKP) and cryptographic key lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices.
• Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and integration with cloud platforms.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred.