PKI Architect DV CLEARED

Basingstoke
9 months ago
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Join a Leading Team of PKI Architects - MUST BE DV CLEARED

Are you an experienced PKI Architect with a strong background in cryptography and secure network services? Do you have the expertise to design, implement, and manage high-assurance PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team, working on cutting-edge security solutions from initial design to full-scale deployment.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Lead PKI solution design and architecture, ensuring compliance with security and cryptographic standards.
Provide technical expertise in MS Certificate Management Services, including:
Certification Authority (CA)
Online Responder Services
Network Device Enrollment (NDES) Services
Certificate Enrollment Web Services (CEP/CES)
Active Directory Domain Services and certificate management solutions
Oversee SSL certificate management, leveraging tools such as OpenSSL and Certutil.
Work with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management Server (KMS) technologies, with direct experience in Thales HSM platforms being highly desirable.
Develop cloud-based PKI solutions, integrating security best practices within Azure or AWS environments.
Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD & LLD) for PKI and cryptographic security solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security architects, network engineers, and cloud specialists, to implement end-to-end security strategies.
Ensure PKI governance and compliance with industry-leading security frameworks.

Key Skills & Experience Required

Extensive experience in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
Strong background in MS Certificate Management Services and SSL certificate management.
Hands-on experience with HSM technology, ideally Thales HSM platforms.
Deep understanding of PKI management within cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS.
Proven expertise in cryptographic standards, protocols, and key management solutions.
Experience in high-assurance environments, delivering secure solutions for Defence and Government clients.
Ability to develop technical documentation and contribute to HLD and LLD documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex PKI and cryptography-related issues.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with security teams, architects, and government agencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a PKI Architect to work on critical national security projects, driving the future of secure digital identity and cryptography.

Apply today and become a key part of this high-impact cybersecurity initiative

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