Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer

Join Barclays as a Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), where 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.

 

This is a highly hands-on role for an experienced engineer with strong knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, cryptographic algorithms, and policy-driven security controls. You will work extensively with Hardware Security Modules, using Thales and Entrust vendor tools, and be responsible for operating and supporting production-grade cryptographic applications and key management solutions at scale. You will also need to be comfortable working across complex infrastructure environments, with strong familiarity in both Windows and Linux servers.

 

The role operates on standard UK hours (9 AM–5 PM), with 24/7on-call support rotation. The role will require off site working to support the implementation of equipment within data centres.

 

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• 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, including configuration, connectivity, certificate issues and hardware failures.
• A strong a ITIL certification and strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Valid driving licence with no driving convictions. A driving assessment will be conducted as part of the role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make informed decisions under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

 

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• 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.

 

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

 

The successful candidate will be based in Radbroke Hall, Knutsford.