PKI Security Architect

City of London

9 months ago

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Role overview:
We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), digital certificates, and encryption technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of hands-on experience in these areas and a solid foundation in overall cybersecurity architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of PKI solutions, with a focus on large-scale, secure environments.
Support the migration from an existing PKI to a newly developed PKI infrastructure as part of our Smart Meter Solution.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and seamless integration of PKI within the broader cybersecurity framework.
Manage and maintain HSMs, including configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Provide expert guidance on encryption standards, certificate lifecycle management, and secure key storage.
Collaborate with other cybersecurity architects and engineers to maintain compliance with regulatory and industry standards.Key Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in PKI, HSM, encryption, and digital certificate management.
Deep understanding of PKI architecture and design principles.
Proven experience working directly with HSMs in a production environment.
Strong general knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and frameworks.
Experience with IBM PKI solutions is highly desirable.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently or as part of a team.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply

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