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Job Title: Cryptography Lead Engineer
Location: Leeds, UK
Hybrid mode- 2 days week (Work from client location)
This is Fixed term contract for 6 months with possible extension.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cryptography Lead Engineer to lead the design, implementation, automation, and operational management of enterprise cryptography solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and certificate automation platforms such as AppViewX and Keyfactor Command.
The role will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide cryptographic strategy, certificate governance, automation initiatives, security compliance, and operational excellence across complex multi-cloud and on-premises environments.
Key Responsibilities
Cryptography & PKI Leadership
- Lead the architecture, deployment, and operations of Enterprise PKI environments.
- Design and manage Certificate Authority (CA) hierarchies, certificate policies, and trust models.
- Develop cryptographic standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to cryptography and certificate management.
Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Implement and manage enterprise Certificate Lifecycle Management solutions.
- Automate certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and discovery processes.
- Develop processes to eliminate certificate-related outages and reduce operational risks.
- Define certificate governance and lifecycle policies across enterprise environments.
AppViewX Administration & Engineering
- Manage and enhance AppViewX platform implementations.
- Design workflows for certificate automation and lifecycle management.
- Configure integrations with PKI platforms, ITSM tools, Load Balancers, Web Servers, and Cloud platforms.
- Support certificate discovery, monitoring, reporting, and compliance dashboards.
Keyfactor Command Engineering
- Configure and administer Keyfactor Command platform.
- Develop and maintain integrations between Keyfactor and enterprise PKI environments.
- Automate certificate enrollment and lifecycle management using Keyfactor workflows.
- Support inventory management, certificate monitoring, and remediation activities.
Hardware Security Module (HSM) Management
- Design and manage HSM infrastructure (Thales, Entrust, Luna, nCipher, or equivalent).
- Perform key generation, storage, protection, backup, and recovery activities.
- Ensure secure cryptographic key lifecycle management.
- Support HSM integrations with PKI and certificate management platforms.
Automation & DevSecOps
- Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and scripting frameworks.
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD integrations for certificate automation.
- Integrate certificate management with cloud-native services and enterprise applications.
- Enable self-service certificate provisioning where appropriate.
Security & Compliance
- Support audits and compliance initiatives.
- Maintain cryptographic controls aligned with NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC2, and industry standards.
- Conduct risk assessments related to certificate and key management.
- Ensure cryptographic inventory and reporting capabilities are maintained
Cryptography Lead Engineer in London employer: HCLTech
HCLTech is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where innovation thrives and employees are empowered to grow their skills in cutting-edge technologies. With a global presence and a commitment to employee development, HCLTech offers numerous opportunities for career advancement, particularly in the exciting field of AI and frontend development. Joining our team means being part of a collaborative environment that values creativity and encourages meaningful contributions to impactful projects.
