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Cryptography Analyst
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 400 - 445 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Cryptography Analyst
Location: Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Knutsford Cheshire
Duration: Till 31st December 2025
Rate: £445.00 per day (Inside IR35)
Successful candidates will be required to go through a BPSS Clearance
We are looking for an experienced Cryptography Analyst to join a dedicated security team. You will be supporting the integrity and availability of the clients cryptographic infrastructure.
You will play a key role in supporting cryptographic hardware, key management services, certificate management, and ensuring adherence to IT security standards. Your expertise will help shape and secure the operations, aligning with the Crypto strategy and wider departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities
Manage cryptographic hardware (HSMs - Thales, Entrust, Gemalto, etc.), including installation, configuration, and on-site activities
Perform SSH key and certificate management
Support cryptographic key lifecycle activities: generation, distribution, storage, recovery, and deletion
Maintain accurate documentation and perform regular risk and compliance checks
Handle incident, problem, and change management processes (aligned with ITIL best practices)
Ensure strong governance, audit trails, and adherence to Barclays' IT Security Standards
Contribute to automation and scripting efforts (e.g., Python) to streamline operations
Participate in out-of-hours support and provide monthly risk/management reporting
Collaborate with global teams across diverse platforms (IBM, Tandem, Unix)
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience in cryptography or information security roles
Hands-on experience with HSMs from vendors such as Thales, Entrust, or Gemalto
Familiarity with HSM monitoring tools
Strong scripting or coding skills (Python preferred)
ITIL Foundation Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Desirable Skills
Operational experience in IT Security environments
Industry certifications in security and/or project management
Experience with Unix/Windows operating systems
Proficiency in tools such as SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA
Understanding of compliance, data protection, and incident response best practices
Experience creating and maintaining operational documentation
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