Senior Cryptography & Information Security SME

eTeam; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a Senior Cryptography & Information Security SME to support a large-scale cryptography programme. The role focuses on design, implementation, and operational support of cryptographic services across a complex technology stack.

You will lead cryptography engineering, PKI management, and HSM operations while engaging with stakeholders to drive secure outcomes in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of information security experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on cryptography experience.
• Experience in enterprise-scale infrastructures.
• Experience with regulated industries like financial services or government.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy enterprise cryptographic solutions.
• Manage key lifecycles (generation, rotation, archival, destruction).
• Support and administer HSMs and PKI platforms.
• Ensure cryptographic controls meet security and regulatory requirements.
• Lead security reviews and risk assessments of cryptography implementations.
• Collaborate with infra, security, and architecture teams.
• Provide technical leadership and project consultation.
• Mentor operational teams and drive secure outcomes.

Skills

Cryptography

Information Security

Stakeholder engagement

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security/IT/Engineering

Tools

HSM Platforms

Entrust nShield HSM

AWS CloudHSM

PKI & Certificate Management

ADCS

DigiCert

Entrust PKI

Venafi

Keyfactor

HashiCorp Vault

AWS KMS

Thales CipherTrust Manager

PowerShell

Python

Bash/Shell Scripting

Terraform

Git

Job description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Senior Cryptography & Information Security SME

Location: Radbroke, Knutsford (60% office, 40% remote)

Duration: 26/02/2027

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cryptography & Information Security SME to support a large-scale enterprise Cryptography Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and operational support of cryptographic services and controls across a complex technology landscape.

The role requires deep technical expertise in cryptography, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive secure outcomes within highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cryptography & Security Engineering

• Design, deploy, configure, and support enterprise cryptographic solutions.
• Manage cryptographic key life cycle processes, including generation, distribution, rotation, archival, and destruction.
• Support and administer Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Manage enterprise PKI and Certificate Management platforms.
• Implement and maintain cryptographic controls aligned with security and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews and security assessments of cryptographic implementations.
• Support the delivery of cryptography-related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in proof-of-concept, testing, implementation, and production deployment activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and architecture teams.
• Provide technical leadership and consultation to project teams.

Operations & Governance

• Support incident, problem, risk, and change management activities.
• Develop operational processes, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in root cause investigations and remediation planning.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and governance standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Present recommendations, risks, and technical solutions to leadership teams.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to operational support teams.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

• 7+ years of information security experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on cryptography experience.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting security programmes within regulated industries such as Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or government.

Preferred Certifications:

One or more of the following:

• Security Certifications
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• GIAC Security Certifications
• SABSA Foundation or Practitioner
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• Cryptography & PKI Certifications
• Entrust PKI Certification
• DigiCert PKI Certifications
• Microsoft Security Certifications

Preferred Technical Tools & Platforms

• HSM Platforms
• Entrust nShield HSM
• AWS CloudHSM
• PKI & Certificate Management
• Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)
• DigiCert
• Entrust PKI
• Venafi
• Keyfactor
• AppViewX
• Key Management Technologies
• HashiCorp VaultAWS KMS
• Thales CipherTrust Manager
• Operating Systems
• Windows Server
• Security & Monitoring
• Splunk
• Microsoft Sentinel
• QRadar
• Dynatrace
• Infrastructure & Automation
• PowerShell
• Python
• Bash/Shell Scripting
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Git