Identity & Key Management Build Engineer

Whitehall Resources Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking an Identity & Key Management Build Engineer for a 3-6 month contract based in Sheffield. The role involves designing and implementing identity and cryptographic key management solutions as part of an OpenShift migration project. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with key management systems, knowledge of cryptographic standards, and skills in automation tools. This position offers an inside IR35 contract and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building and configuring identity and key management systems.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic principles and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy IKP components for OpenShift workloads.
• Automate key life cycle operations and integrate systems.
• Ensure configurations meet security standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Building and configuring identity and key management systems

Knowledge of cryptographic principles and encryption standards

Familiarity with OpenShift and Kubernetes

Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible and Terraform

Experience with enterprise IAM solutions

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Job description

Identity & Key Management Build Engineer

Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Identity & Key Management Build Engineer based in Sheffield for an initial 3-6 month contract.

INSIDE IR35.

Job Spec:

Our client are seeking a skilled IKP Build Engineer to design, build, and implement Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) components for the OpenShift infrastructure migration project.

This role focuses on delivering secure identity and cryptographic key management solutions that integrate seamlessly with the bank's enterprise security architecture and OpenShift clusters.

Key Responsibilities:

Build & Implementation:

• Develop and deploy IKP components to support OpenShift workloads.
• Configure key management systems for encryption, signing, and secure storage.
• Integrate IKP with the bank's identity and access management (IAM) systems.

Automation & Integration:

• Automate key life cycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation).
• Enable API-based integration between IKP and OpenShift clusters.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Automation Engineers to embed IKP processes in CI/CD pipelines.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure IKP configurations meet the bank's security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls.

Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain detailed build documentation and operational runbooks.
• Adhere to the bank's IT governance and change management processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in building and configuring identity and key management systems.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices.
• Proficiency in automation tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform) for IKP deployment.
• Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and API integration.
• Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.