Security Analyst Cryptography - Knutsford

Oliver James; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK banking client is seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst (Cryptography) in Knutsford. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the bank's digital ecosystem, ensuring the security and operational reliability of cryptographic services. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cryptographic systems and key management, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to directly contribute to the security of billions of digital transactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cryptography, Secure Key Management, and Information Security.
• Hands-on expertise with HSM configuration and support.
• Experience managing PKI and digital certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for cryptographic systems ensuring compliance.
• Manage and maintain HSMs and key management platforms.
• Act as a technical liaison for security and engineering teams.

Skills

Cryptography

Secure Key Management

Information Security

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

HSM configuration

SharePoint

Confluence

JIRA

Unix/Windows environments

Job description

Security Analyst (Cryptography) – Knutsford

Join a leading UK banking client as a Security Analyst (cryptography), where you'll play a key role in safeguarding the bank's digital ecosystem through advanced cryptographic and security technologies. You'll be part of the Global Information Security Cryptography Team within the Chief Information Security Office, delivering mission–critical services that underpin the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the global infrastructure.

This team is responsible for Secure Key Management, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Application Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Management, and Strong Authentication Services.

Your work will directly contribute to protecting billions of digital transactions, ensuring cryptographic resilience, and supporting the secure evolution of the bank's digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert–level support for cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with global security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and maintain HSMs, key management platforms, and certificate infrastructures across complex, distributed systems.
• Act as the technical liaison between security, engineering, and business teams to implement strong cryptographic controls.
• Drive improvements in secure key lifecycle management, encryption, and authentication processes.
• Ensure the operational reliability and security of cryptographic services through monitoring, incident response, and proactive risk mitigation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Cryptography, Secure Key Management, and Information Security.
• Hands–on expertise with HSM configuration, installation, and support.
• Experience managing PKI, digital certificates, and encryption key lifecycles.
• ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent service management experience).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in standard office and documentation tools (e.g., MS Office).

Highly Valued Skills

• Security or cryptographic certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent).
• Experience in operational security environments, including incident response, risk management, and change control.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and Unix/Windows environments.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations, compliance standards, and privacy frameworks.
• Strong technical documentation and procedural writing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.

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