IT Architect

Reed; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned PKI Architect for a contract role primarily remote with necessary travels to secure sites. The role involves designing and delivering secure PKI solutions, collaborating with security architects, and leveraging expertise in cryptographic solutions. Ideal for specialists aiming to impact national security.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Certificate Services (CA, NDES, CEP/CES, AD DS).
• Advanced knowledge of SSL certificate management, including OpenSSL and Certutil.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Proven capability in cloud-based PKI architecture (Azure or AWS).
• Ability to produce both High-Level and Low-Level Designs for secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of secure PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients.
• Collaborating with solution and security architects to ensure robust infrastructure.
• Acting as a subject matter expert across major technical projects.

Skills

PKI and cryptographic solution design

Microsoft Certificate Services

SSL certificate management

Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

Cloud-based PKI architecture

Job description

PKI Architect – Defence & Government | Contract | £450–£500/day | Remote with Travel

Are you a seasoned PKI specialist ready to take on a high-impact role within secure government and defence environments?

We’re on the lookout for a PKI Architect to join a well-established team delivering cutting-edge, high-assurance network services. This is a contract opportunity offering remote working with occasional travel to client sites and secure facilities in Basingstoke and beyond.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the design and delivery of secure PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients.
• Collaborating with solution and security architects to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant infrastructure.
• Acting as a subject matter expert across major technical projects, from high-level design to hands-on implementation.

What you’ll bring:

• Deep expertise in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Certificate Services (CA, NDES, CEP/CES, AD DS).
• Advanced knowledge of SSL certificate management, including tools like OpenSSL and Certutil.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) – ideally Thales – and Key Management Servers (KMS).
• Proven capability in cloud-based PKI architecture (Azure or AWS).
• Ability to produce both High-Level and Low-Level Designs for secure environments.

Contract Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 12 Months
• Rate: £450–£500/day
• Clearance Level: Orange
• Location: Primarily remote, with occasional travel to client and secure sites

If you’re ready to make a difference in national security and work on mission-critical infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.