IKP Build Engineer CGEMJP00322588

Experis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing agency is seeking an IKP Build Engineer in Sheffield to design and implement identity and key management solutions. The role offers a hybrid work model and requires strong skills in automation and cryptography. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in deploying IKP components. The contract runs until December 2026 with a rate of up to £495.88 per day.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in identity and key management systems.
• Strong knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with container security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IKP components for OpenShift.
• Ensure security standards and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain build documentation and operational runbooks.

Skills

Building and configuring identity systems

Knowledge of cryptographic principles

Familiarity with OpenShift

Automation tools proficiency

Experience with IAM solutions

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Role Title: IKP Build Engineer

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £495.88 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Our client is 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 Skills/ requirements

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 lifecycle 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 (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.

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.