PKI Architect
Industry: Defence/National Security
Location: 5 days onsite in Basingstoke
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:
1. Sole British National with SC Clearance, willing to obtain DV (Developed Vetting) clearance
2. Extensive experience in Cryptography and PKI solution design.
3. Expertise in encryption schemes, key exchange protocols, and quantum-safe methods.
4. Understanding of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards and migration.
5. Experience with on-premise PKI solutions like Keyfactor, Microsoft PKI, and OpenSSL.
6. Capability in implementing high-assurance PKI for both Microsoft and Linux systems.
7. Knowledge of NIST Cryptographic Standards, IETF RFC guidelines for PKI, and creating policy documents (e.g., CPS, Key Signing Ceremonies).
8. Proficiency in PowerShell and OpenSSL.
9. Experience in Agile software development.
10. Skills with Active Directory, secure networking, and system hardening (GPOs).
11. Proficiency in scripting with open-source tools like Python.
Benefits Package:
1. Base Salary: Up to £110,000 (DoE)
2. DV Bonus: 10% - Paid Monthly
3. Car Allowance: £6,000
4. Annual Bonus: Up to 15%
5. Pension: 10% Double matching contributions
6. Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover
7. Annual Leave: 25 days plus Public Holidays
8. Life Assurance: 2 x Salary life assurance
9. EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP
10. L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding
For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.
Contact: 02077806706
Email: george.batesanson@mccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates | LinkedIn PKI Architect
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