Job Description
PKI Architect
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: 5 days onsite in Basingstoke
Clearance: Sole British - SC or DV Cleared
The Opportunity:
For over 50 years, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this award-winning Firm to drive value and innovation across its strategic technology investments.
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 £100,000 (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: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding
For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.
Contact: 02077806706
Email: george.bates@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates | LinkedIn
PKI Architect