Cryptography Analyst

Role: Cryptography Analyst - Contract
Location: Hybrid - 60% office/40% remote
Site: Knutsford
Contract Length: Until 31/12/2025, with extension
Security Clearance: BPSS required
Rate to SSC: £500/day
Engagement: PAYE via umbrella only

We are looking to speak to experienced Cryptography Analysts for a long-term engagement supporting enterprise-level cryptographic infrastructure. This is a hybrid role requiring at least two days per week onsite in Knutsford.

The focus is on cryptographic hardware and infrastructure - not software development. Candidates must have hands-on experience with HSM management and monitoring tools, as well as automation and Scripting skills (Python or similar).

Key Responsibilities:

• HSM configuration, installation, and support (Thales, Entrust, Gemalto or equivalent)
• SSH key and certificate management
• Cryptographic key life cycle management across IBM, Tandem, Unix platforms
• Incident and change management
• Maintaining audit trails and governance records
• Supporting cryptographic infrastructure and delivering to SLAs
• Out-of-hours support may be required
• Good experience with Python

Essential Skills:

• Strong background in cryptography or information security
• Hands-on HSM experience
• Proficiency in HSM monitoring tools
• Automation and coding skills (Python or similar)
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong stakeholder management and decision-making under pressure

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in IT security operations
• Knowledge of cryptographic standards and compliance
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA
• Unix/Windows OS skills
• Experience in change and release management
• Strong incident response and audit support capabilities

Please send me a copy of your CV is you meet these requirements and are interested. My email is (see below)