PKI Architect

Anson McCade

Bracknell

10 months ago

Applications closed

PKI Architect

Industry:Defence/National Security

Location:5 days onsite inBasingstoke

Clearance:Sole British Passport - SC or DV Cleared

The Opportunity:

For the UK Government, safeguarding National Security is an around-the-clock mission. To tackle the complexity of this challenge, central intelligence and military agencies turn to this technology firm as a trusted technology partner.

The Role:

As a PKI Architect, you’ll support the design, build, and implementation of complex cryptography programs within a high-security government environment.
You'll oversee the delivery of KPI work packages, from initial design and prototyping to ensuring the system meets functional and non-functional requirements.
Additionally, you’ll create and maintain all key documentation, such as High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and installation guides.

Essential Requirements:

Sole British National with SC Clearance, willing to obtain DV (Developed Vetting) clearance
Extensive experience in Cryptography and PKI solution design.
Expertise in encryption schemes, key exchange protocols, and quantum-safe methods.
Understanding of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards and migration.
Experience with on-premise PKI solutions like Keyfactor, Microsoft PKI, and OpenSSL.
Capability in implementing high-assurance PKI for both Microsoft and Linux systems.
Knowledge of NIST Cryptographic Standards, IETF RFC guidelines for PKI, and creating policy documents (e.g., CPS, Key Signing Ceremonies).
Proficiency in PowerShell and OpenSSL.
Experience in Agile software development.
Skills with Active Directory, secure networking, and system hardening (GPOs).
Proficiency in scripting with open-source tools like Python.

Benefits Package:

Base Salary:Up to £110,000 (DoE)
DV Bonus:10% - Paid Monthly
Car Allowance:£6,000
Annual Bonus:Up to 15%
Pension:10% Double matching contributions
Health & Wellbeing:Private Medical Cover
Annual Leave:25 days plus Public Holidays
Life Assurance:2 x Salary life assurance
EAP:Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP
L&D:EliteTraining Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding

For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.

Contact:

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LinkedIn:George Bates | LinkedIn

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