Senior Cryptography & Data Security Architect

W3Global; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Milton Keynes, UK, is seeking a senior Crypto Architect to design and implement secure banking crypto solutions. The role focuses on PCI/ANSI-compliant architectures, key management hierarchies, and HSM integration.

You will lead encryption key changes, engage with cross-functional teams, and drive security improvements in an agile setting. Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in crypto engineering with strong communication skills to work with CISO and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in designing crypto solutions and architectures that adhere PCI and ANSI standards.
• Extensive experience with crypto standards (Triple DES, RSA, AES) and data security services.
• Experience with encryption key hierarchies (LMK, ZMK, ZPK, TMK, TPK, PVK, CVK) and various key loading methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead encryption key changes and architecture discussions in client committees.
• Collaborate with cards and platforms SMEs to support design, build, test, deploy, and post-release in agile environments.
• Engage in technical forums and architecture reviews to drive the product vision.
• Communicate requirements and designs to users, other teams, and senior management.
• Ensure obsolescence issues around encryption key platforms are addressed in a timely manner.

Skills

Crypto Architecture

HSM Management

Key Management

Security Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

W3Global in Milton Keynes, UK, is seeking a senior Crypto Architect to design and implement secure banking crypto solutions. The role focuses on PCI/ANSI-compliant architectures, key management hierarchies, and HSM integration.

You will lead encryption key changes, engage with cross-functional teams, and drive security improvements in an agile setting. Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in crypto engineering with strong communication skills to work with CISO and senior stakeholders.