Senior Cryptography & Information Security SME CGEMJP00351299

Role Title: Senior Cryptography & Information Security SMEDuration: contract to run until 26/02/2027Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsiteRate: up to £662.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35Role purpose / summaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Cryptography & Information Security SME to support a large-scale enterprise Cryptography Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and operational support of cryptographic services and controls across a complex technology landscape.The role requires deep technical expertise in cryptography, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive secure outcomes within highly regulated environments.Key ResponsibilitiesCryptography & Security EngineeringDesign, deploy, configure, and support enterprise cryptographic solutions.Manage cryptographic key lifecycle processes, including generation, distribution, rotation, archival, and destruction.Support and administer Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).Manage enterprise PKI and Certificate Management platforms.Implement and maintain cryptographic controls aligned with security and regulatory requirements.Conduct technical reviews and security assessments of cryptographic implementations.Programme DeliverySupport the delivery of cryptography-related projects and strategic initiatives.Participate in proof-of-concept, testing, implementation, and production deployment activities.Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and architecture teams.Provide technical leadership and consultation to project teams.Operations & GovernanceSupport incident, problem, risk, and change management activities.Develop operational processes, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.Participate in root cause investigations and remediation planning.Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and governance standards.Stakeholder ManagementEngage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Present recommendations, risks, and technical solutions to leadership teams.Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to operational support teams.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.Experience7+ years of Information Security experience.5+ years of hands-on cryptography experience.Experience working in enterprise-scale infrastructure environments.Experience supporting security programmes within regulated industries such as Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or Government.Preferred CertificationsOne or more of the following:Security CertificationsCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)GIAC Security CertificationsSABSA Foundation or PractitionerISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead AuditorCryptography & PKI CertificationsEntrust PKI CertificationThales Luna HSM Training/CertificationDigiCert PKI CertificationsVenafi Professional CertificationMicrosoft Security CertificationsPreferred Technical Tools & PlatformsHSM PlatformsThales Luna HSMEntrust nShield HSMAWS CloudHSMAzure Dedicated HSMPKI & Certificate ManagementMicrosoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)DigiCertEntrust PKIVenafiKeyfactorAppViewXKey Management TechnologiesHashiCorp VaultAWS KMSAzure Key VaultGoogle Cloud KMSThales CipherTrust ManagerOperating SystemsLinux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)Windows ServerSecurity & MonitoringSplunkMicrosoft SentinelQRadarDynatraceDatadogInfrastructure & AutomationPowerShellPythonBash/Shell ScriptingAnsibleTerraformGitAll 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!If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.TPBN1_UKTJ