Encryption Key Specialist - Knutsford

Encryption Key Specialist

Location - Knutsford

Rate - £310 a day

6 month Contract

Great for someone who enjoys flexibility working from home 60% in the office

Role Description:

"We are looking for an Encryption Key Specialist to manage and secure cryptographic keys across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in key life cycle management and hands-on experience with industry-standard key management systems and hardware security modules.
Key Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain encryption key management processes, including generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and revocation for both asymmetric and symmetric keys.
Administer and configure enterprise Key Management Systems (KMS) to ensure compliance and security.
Manage and integrate solutions such as DKMS, EKMF, and TKE for secure key handling.
Oversee HSM-based key management for critical cryptographic operations.
Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to enforce encryption standards and best practices.

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of encryption key lifecycle principles and cryptographic standards.
Experience with enterprise Key Management Systems and tools (DKMS, EKMF, TKE).
Proficiency in managing Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for secure key storage and operations.
Understanding of compliance frameworks and security policies related to cryptography."