Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer

Join Barclays as a Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), where you will play a critical role in safeguarding encryption keys and cryptographic services that support secure, multi-tenancy encryption across more than 300 enterprise platforms.

This is a highly hands-on role for an experienced engineer with strong knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, cryptographic algorithms, and policy-driven security controls. You will work extensively with Hardware Security Modules, using Thales and Entrust vendor tools, and be responsible for operating and supporting production-grade cryptographic applications and key management solutions  will also need to be comfortable working across complex infrastructure environments, with strong familiarity in both Windows and Linux servers.

The role follows anchor days on Monday and Tuesday and operates on standard UK hours (9 AM–5 PM), with 24/7 on-call support rotation. The role will require off site working to support the implementation of equipment within data centres
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• Experience in Cryptography and Information Security covering Key Management, HSM configuration/installation/support and Certificate Management.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve certificate related issues across applications, networks, and operating systems, including configuration, connectivity, certificate issues and hardware failures.
• A strong ITIL certification and strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Valid driving licence with no driving convictions. A driving assessment will be conducted as part of the role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make informed decisions under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Relevant security or project management certifications.
• Background in operational environments, IT Infrastructure, incident response and change management.
• Strong documentation skills for operational procedures.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA.
• Unix/Windows operating system knowledge.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The successful candidate will be based in Radbroke Hall, Knutsford.

To develop, implement and maintain solutions that support the safeguarding of the banks systems and sensitive information.

• Provision of subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns.
• Development and implementation of protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Management and protection of secrets, ensuring that they are securely generated, stored, and used.
• Execution of audits to monitor, identify and assess vulnerabilities in the banks infrastructure/software and support the response to potential security breaches.
• Identification of advancements in to support the innovation and adoption of new cryptographic technologies and techniques.
• Collaboration across the bank, including developers and security teams, to ensure that cryptographic solutions align with business objectives, security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Development/Implementation and maintenance of Identity and Access Management solutions and systems.
• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to…