Cryptography HSM and Key Management Specialist

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Join Barclays as a Cryptography HSM and Key Management Specialist, where you’ll lead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and operational excellence. In this role, you will be part of the Cryptography team within the Cyber Security Office (CSO), Global Information Security. This team provides critical cryptographic services, including Secure Key Management, Hardware Security, Application Cryptography, Strong Authentication, and PKI & Certificate services to Barclays Group. Your primary responsibility will be to act as a liaison between business, technology, and security functions to ensure information confidentiality, integrity, and availability while supporting security risk mitigation.

Please note that while you will work standard UK hours (9 AM–5 PM), you will also be required to perform on-call duty for one week every four weeks.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
Experience in Cryptography and Information Security.
ITIL Foundation certification.
Experience in SSH Key Management.
Certificate management experience.
Experience in HSM configuration/installation/support.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make informed decisions under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Some other highly valued skills may include:
Relevant security or project management certifications.
Background in operational environments, including incident response and change management.
Strong documentation skills for operational procedures.
Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA.
Unix/Windows operating system knowledge.
Expertise in privacy, compliance, and data protection services.

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.

Purpose of the role

Undertake all team activities in line with Barclays strategy, Crypto strategy and departmental goals.
Ensure the integrity and availability of cryptographic and key management services to business functions and applications.
Maintain accurate environment documentation, process and device categorisation.
Provide ongoing assurance that risk and compliance requirements are being conducted to a satisfactory level & are evidenced to a required level.
Generation of Key Components across various platforms (including IBM, Tandem, Unix) together with management of Cryptographic infrastructure.