Description
We are seeking a Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer to join our Chief Information Security Office (CISO) team.
As a Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding encryption keys and cryptographic services that support secure, multi-tenancy encryption across more than 300 enterprise platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain solutions that support the safeguarding of the bank's systems and sensitive information.
- Provide subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns.
- Develop and implement protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems.
- Manage and protect secrets, ensuring they are securely generated, stored, and used.
- Execute audits to monitor, identify, and assess vulnerabilities in the bank's infrastructure/software and support the response to potential security breaches.
- Identify advancements in cryptographic technologies and techniques to support innovation and adoption.
- Collaborate across the bank, including developers and security teams, to ensure cryptographic solutions align with business objectives, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Identity and Access Management solutions and systems.
Assistant Vice President Expectations:
- Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
- Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver work that impacts the whole business function.
- Set objectives, coach employees, and appraise performance relative to objectives.
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.
Requirements:
- Experience in Cryptography and Information Security covering Key Management, HSM configuration/installation/support, and Certificate Management.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve certificate-related issues across applications, networks, and operating systems.
- Strong ITIL certification and stakeholder management skills.
- Valid driving licence with no driving convictions.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Nice to Have:
- Relevant security or project management certifications.
- Background in operational environments, IT Infrastructure, incident response, and change management.
- Strong documentation skills for operational procedures.
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA.
- Unix/Windows operating system knowledge.
The role operates on standard UK hours (9 AM–5 PM), with 24/7 on-call support rotation. The role will require off-site working to support the implementation of equipment within data centres.
The successful candidate will be based in Radbroke Hall, Knutsford.