Cryptography SME - 6 months - Hybrid (Leamington/Gaydon)

Cryptography SME - 6 months - Hybrid (Leamington/Gaydon)

We are seeking a highly experienced Cryptography SME to join a dynamic product team within a leading technology-driven organisation on a 6-month contract basis. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape and steer the vision of cryptographic products and features that meet cutting-edge security needs and comply with critical industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the product vision and roadmap for cryptography-related features, aligned with market needs and emerging security trends.

• Work closely with cryptography engineers and security architects to ensure the technical feasibility and secure implementation of new features.

• Prioritise backlogs and convert high-level requirements into executable user stories for agile delivery teams.

• Ensure products comply with industry and regulatory standards such as FIPS 140-2, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.

• Focus on usability and accessibility of cryptographic features for end-users without compromising security.

• Act as the primary point of contact for cryptography topics-providing updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and assessing risks.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Strong knowledge of cryptographic concepts including encryption algorithms, digital signatures, PKI, HSMs, and key management.

• 3-8 years of proven experience working in cryptography or information security domains.

• Product management experience in agile environments, with a focus on roadmap creation, feature prioritization, and cross-functional coordination.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements across sectors.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-informed decisions around product development.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of working with both deeply technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months (Wtith View for Extension)

• Day Rate: Competitive - open to Market Rates (Inside IR35)

• Location: Hybrid - UK-based - Office Travel When Needed

• Start Date: ASAP

Cryptography SME - 6 months - Hybrid (Location TBC)