Join us as a Cryptography Analyst at Barclays, where you'll play a critical role in fortifying cryptography infrastructure by supporting the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of robust PKI & HSM solutions to support encryption, authentication, and digital signing processes across global operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security and who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
To be successful as a Cryptography Analyst, you should have experience with:
* Certificate Management platforms such as Venafi, Digicert or Sectigo.
* HSMs (Hardware Security Modules) like Thales or Entrust for secure key storage.
* Linux/Unix and Windows, especially for managing cryptographic systems.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
* PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) setting up and managing digital certificates and certificate authorities.
* Incident response knowledge of how to handle breaches or compromises related to cryptographic assets.
* Compliance knowledge, expertise in standards such as NIST, FIPS, ISO27001/27002.
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role will be based in our Knutsford office.
Purpose of the role:
To manage and monitor the bank's cryptographic assets for all use cases, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of sensitive data through BAU support and On-Call support as part of a 24/7 global team.
Accountabilities:
* Collaboration with internal and external customers and stakeholders to understand and identify cryptographic needs across the organization.
* Execution of security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in cryptographic implementations and procedures.
* Implementation and monitoring of cryptographic solutions used in various banking applications to ensure they function correctly and meet the Cryptography Standard.
* Development of training content for colleagues on cryptographic concepts, best practices, and security procedures.
* Management and support of the service management of cryptography solutions consumed by the Bank globally.
* Understanding of industry cryptographic principles including algorithms, protocols, and technologies.
* Presentation of complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Analyst Expectations:
* Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
* Partner with other functions and business areas.
* Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalate breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
* Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
* Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with the function.
* Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
* Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience.
* Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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