PKI Architect (DV CLEARED) Location: Basingstoke Work arrangements: Remote - occasional travel to customer sites required Job Type: Contractor Rate: £450 - £500 per day Clearance: Active DV Clearance is mandatory We are seeking a PKI Architect to join our established team, supporting the delivery of highly secure network services to customers within Defence and Central Government. This role involves working closely … and project teams to deliver high assurance services from design through to delivery. Day-to-day of the role: Work as part of a team or independently to provide PKI specialism in defining and delivering major technical projects, strategies, and architectures. Collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of PKI services. Design and implement … PKI and Cryptography solutions, ensuring high levels of security and compliance. Manage SSL certificate lifecycle, including issuance, renewal, and revocation. Utilise HSM and KMS technologies to enhance security measures and manage cryptographic keys effectively. Develop cloud-based PKI solutions tailored to client needs using Azure or AWS architectures. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive knowledge and experience in PKI and Cryptography solution More ❯
Rotating shifts (07:00–15:00 and 11:00–19:00) Clearance Required: Purple What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting and maintaining physical and virtual network infrastructure Managing PKI certificates and distributing firmware/security updates Responding to escalations from 2nd Line checks using ITSM tooling Collaborating with design and engineering teams on new releases Monitoring systems via SolarWinds More ❯
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Reed
PKI Architect – Defence & Government | Contract | £450–£500/day | Remote with Travel Are you a seasoned PKI specialist ready to take on a high-impact role within secure government and defence environments? We’re on the lookout for a PKI Architect to join a well-established team delivering cutting-edge, high-assurance network services. This is a contract opportunity offering … remote working with occasional travel to client sites and secure facilities in Basingstoke and beyond. What you’ll be doing: Leading the design and delivery of secure PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients. Collaborating with solution and security architects to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant infrastructure. Acting as a subject matter expert across major technical projects, from high … level design to hands-on implementation. What you’ll bring: Deep expertise in PKI and cryptographic solution design . Strong experience with Microsoft Certificate Services (CA, NDES, CEP/CES, AD DS). Advanced knowledge of SSL certificate management , including tools like OpenSSL and Certutil. Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) – ideally Thales – and Key Management Servers More ❯