IKP Build Engineer

Square One Resources; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an experienced IKP Build Engineer for a hybrid role based in Birmingham or Sheffield. The engineer will design, build, and implement Identity and Key Management Platform components for OpenShift infrastructure. Key responsibilities include deploying IKP components and ensuring compliance with security standards. Strong experience in key management systems and automation tools is essential. This contract role offers competitive pay of £490 per day.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure IKP configurations meet security standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Building and configuring identity and key management systems

Knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, TLS/SSL, encryption standards

Familiarity with OpenShift and Kubernetes

Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)

Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and API integration

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, cloud security)

Job description

Job Title: IKP Build Engineer
Location: Sheffield or Birmingham/hybrid
Salary/Rate: £490 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction

We 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.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

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

Required Skills/Experience

• 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 (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for IKP deployment.
• Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and API integration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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