PKI Architect DV CLEARED

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team of PKI Architects in a high-impact cybersecurity initiative, where you will design and implement high-assurance PKI solutions for Defence and Government clients. This exciting role involves working with cutting-edge cryptographic technologies, managing SSL certificates, and developing cloud-based PKI solutions in Azure or AWS environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end security strategies and compliance with industry-leading frameworks. If you are passionate about driving the future of secure digital solutions, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
• Hands-on experience with HSM technology and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead PKI solution design ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Oversee SSL certificate management and develop cloud-based PKI solutions.

Skills

PKI Design

Cryptography

MS Certificate Management Services

SSL Certificate Management

HSM Technology

Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)

Technical Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Tools

OpenSSL

Certutil

Thales HSM Platforms

Job description

Job Description

Join a Leading Team of PKI Architects - MUST BE DV CLEARED

Are you an experienced PKI Architect with a strong background in cryptography and secure network services? Do you have the expertise to design, implement, and manage high-assurance PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team, working on cutting-edge security solutions from initial design to full-scale deployment.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead PKI solution design and architecture, ensuring compliance with security and cryptographic standards.
• Provide technical expertise in MS Certificate Management Services, including:
  • Certification Authority (CA)
  • Online Responder Services
  • Network Device Enrollment (NDES) Services
  • Certificate Enrollment Web Services (CEP/CES)
  • Active Directory Domain Services and certificate management solutions
• Oversee SSL certificate management, leveraging tools such as OpenSSL and Certutil.
• Work with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management Server (KMS) technologies, with direct experience in Thales HSM platforms being highly desirable.
• Develop cloud-based PKI solutions, integrating security best practices within Azure or AWS environments.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD & LLD) for PKI and cryptographic security solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security architects, network engineers, and cloud specialists, to implement end-to-end security strategies.
• Ensure PKI governance and compliance with industry-leading security frameworks.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
• Strong background in MS Certificate Management Services and SSL certificate management.
• Hands-on experience with HSM technology, ideally Thales HSM platforms.
• Deep understanding of PKI management within cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS.
• Proven expertise in cryptographic standards, protocols, and key management solutions.
• Experience in high-assurance environments, delivering secure solutions for Defence and Government clients.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and contribute to HLD and LLD documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex PKI and cryptography-related issues.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with security teams, architects, and government agencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a PKI Architect to work on critical security projects, driving the future of secure digital and cryptography.

Apply today and become a key part of this high-impact cybersecurity initiative!