Location: Basingstoke Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure Job reference: BBBH399903_1741632451 Posted: about 5 hours ago
Join a Leading Team of PKI Architects - MUST BE DV CLEARED
Are you an experienced PKI Architect with a strong background in cryptography and secure network services ? Do you have the expertise to design, implement, and manage high-assurance PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients ? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team, working on cutting-edge security solutions from initial design to full-scale deployment .
Your Role & Responsibilities
1. Lead PKI solution design and architecture, ensuring compliance with security and cryptographic standards .
2. Provide technical expertise in MS Certificate Management Services, including: Certification Authority (CA) Online Responder Services Network Device Enrollment (NDES) Services Certificate Enrollment Web Services (CEP/CES) Active Directory Domain Services and certificate management solutions
3. Oversee SSL certificate management, leveraging tools such as OpenSSL and Certutil .
4. Work with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management Server (KMS) technologies, with direct experience in Thales HSM platforms being highly desirable.
5. Develop cloud-based PKI solutions, integrating security best practices within Azure or AWS environments .
6. Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD & LLD) for PKI and cryptographic security solutions .
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security architects, network engineers, and cloud specialists, to implement end-to-end security strategies .
8. Ensure PKI governance and compliance with industry-leading security frameworks .
Key Skills & Experience Required
9. Extensive experience in PKI and cryptographic solution design .
10. Strong background in MS Certificate Management Services and SSL certificate management .
11. Hands-on experience with HSM technology, ideally Thales HSM platforms .
12. Deep understanding of PKI management within cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS .
13. Proven expertise in cryptographic standards, protocols, and key management solutions .
14. Experience in high-assurance environments, delivering secure solutions for Defence and Government clients .
15. Ability to develop technical documentation and contribute to HLD and LLD documentation .
16. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex PKI and cryptography-related issues .
17. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with security teams, architects, and government agencies .
This is a fantastic opportunity for a PKI Architect to work on critical national security projects, driving the future of secure digital identity and cryptography .