Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Senior Cryptography Engineer

TN United Kingdom
London
5 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Reward and Payroll Specialist

Senior Operating System Performance Expert

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Hybrid / Birmingham)

Senior Engineer/ Technician

Senior IT Technician

Senior Risk Manager - Data Risk

Stott & May are looking to speak with experienced Cryptography Engineers to assist with the build and scale out of cryptographic operations within a Financial Services client.

Type:Contract/freelance – Initially 6 months | Awaiting IR35 determination

Day Rate:TBC – Market rate for this type of role

Location:Hybrid working – Some availability to work inLondonorYorkshireoffices advantageous

Senior Cryptography Engineer – Responsibilities:

  • Cryptography and Key Management
  • Facilitate the adoption and use of cryptographic capabilities
  • Contribute to implementing and operationalising secure key storage mechanisms
  • Assist with the implementation of cryptography processes across the team
  • Enable the build of secure products
  • Support ongoing audit and assurance activities around key protection standards
  • Work with the Platform Team in building pipelines (cryptography operations)
  • Key generation and distribution
  • Close collaboration with Cyber and InfoSec teams - integrating key management practices

Senior Cryptography Engineer – Technical Skills:

  • Experience in key handling, segregation of duties
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of how to respond to cryptography incidents
  • Previous experience working within a Cryptographic team
  • Certificate Management
  • Solid understanding of HSM technologies & Thales; other (similar) competing technologies acceptable
  • HashiCorp Vault experience is a plus
  • Solid grasp of various types of encryption, including file/folder, database, and application encryption
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of security & compliance frameworks/standards for cryptography (PCI-DSS, PCI-PIN, PCI-CPP, NIST, FIPS)

Senior Cryptography Engineer – Advantageous Skills:

  • Software engineering and infrastructure as code
  • Experience with GitHub Actions and/or other CI/CD pipeline tooling
  • Security architecture & design principles
  • Relevant certifications

Previous experience within Financial Services, Banking, Consumer Lending, or Payments is very advantageous; however, experience within Key Management and Cryptography is essential. Familiarity with the tooling mentioned above will significantly enhance your chances of securing this long-term contract opportunity.

Roles like these are becoming increasingly valuable. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career both now and in the future. We look forward to receiving your profile and discussing this opportunity in more detail.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Cyber Security Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK cyber security hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise incident readiness, cloud & identity security, detection engineering, governance/risk/compliance (GRC), measurable MTTR/coverage gains & secure‑by‑default engineering. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews, & how to prepare—especially for SOC analysts, detection engineers, blue/purple teamers, penetration testers, cloud security engineers, DFIR, AppSec, GRC & security architecture. Who this is for: SOC & detection engineers, security operations leads, DFIR analysts, penetration testers/red teamers, purple teamers, AppSec/DevSecOps engineers, security architects, cloud security engineers, identity/IAM engineers, vulnerability managers, GRC/compliance specialists, product security & security programme managers targeting roles in the UK.

Jobs

Why Cyber Security Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Cyber security used to be viewed primarily as a technical discipline: firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, penetration testing. In the UK today, it’s far broader. Organisations now face complex legal frameworks, ethical dilemmas, human-behaviour risks, communication challenges & usability hurdles. This shift means cyber security careers are becoming more multidisciplinary. From protecting NHS patient records to defending financial services, securing supply chains & safeguarding national infrastructure, cyber security now touches every sector. Employers increasingly want professionals who understand law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design alongside traditional technical skills. In this article, we’ll explore why UK cyber security careers are expanding in this way, how these five disciplines shape the profession, and what job-seekers & employers need to know to thrive in this new landscape.

Jobs

Cyber Security Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Cyber Security Department

Cyber security has become a top priority for UK organisations of all sizes. From small businesses to financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government bodies, the risk of cyber attack is now a constant concern. Threats are more sophisticated, regulations more demanding, and customers more aware of data privacy than ever before. But defending against cyber threats isn’t simply about having the right tools — it’s about having the right team. A modern cyber security department relies on clearly defined roles and responsibilities to ensure that defences are proactive, incidents are managed swiftly, and compliance is maintained. This article explains the structure of a modern cyber security team, the roles you’ll typically find within it, how they collaborate, and what skills, qualifications, and salaries are expected in the UK job market.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.