Cryptography Engineer

Join our clients specialist team, safeguarding critical infrastructure through advanced cryptographic solutions. As a Cryptography Engineer, you'll design, implement, and manage secure encryption frameworks that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is a hands-on role where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust principles and maintain robust security across systems and networks. What the successful Cryptography Engineer will do:

• Design and maintain secure cryptographic systems, including SSH-based frameworks and PKI solutions.

• Configure, administer, and maintain HSM devices, including secure onsite activities and lifecycle management.

• Implement key management processes and encryption standards aligned with regulatory and internal security policies.

• Collaborate with system, network, and security teams to integrate secure connectivity and harden critical infrastructure.

• Support Zero Trust architecture initiatives and manage secure tunnelling protocols.

• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation to resolve urgent cryptographic or access-related incidents and maintain service continuity.

• Drive automation and monitoring enhancements to improve resilience and efficiency.

What we are looking for in the successful Cryptography Engineer:

• Strong expertise in cryptography, PKI, and SSH key management.

• Current, hands-on expertise in HSM configuration, installation, support, and secure component handling.
• Solid understanding of Unix/Linux/Windows system administration.
• Experience with networking and security troubleshooting.
• Advances scripting skills in Python or Go for automation and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with financial security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS 140-3.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and implement secure solutions.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive pension and health benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for career progression.
• Access to continuous learning, certifications, and technical development programs.