Contract DV Cleared PKI Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £96 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced DV cleared PKI Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of enterprise PKI services within highly secure, air-gapped environments.
This is an opportunity to work on a critical UK Government programme, delivering the cryptographic trust services that underpin secure communications, authentication and identity across mission-critical infrastructure. You'll provide technical leadership throughout the full life cycle of a secure PKI implementation, from architecture and design through to deployment, governance and operational assurance, working closely with infrastructure, security and engineering teams in high-assurance environments. Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a PKI Architect or senior PKI Engineer within large enterprise environments.
- Strong experience designing and implementing PKI within secure or air-gapped environments.
- Excellent knowledge of: X.509 certificates, Certificate chains and trust models, Certificate life cycle management, CRL and OCSP architectures and Cryptographic policy and governance
- Experience designing secure operational models including dual control, separation of duties and privileged administration.
- Experience producing technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs and operational runbooks.
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure key management.
- Experience working within environments aligned to UK Government and MOD security standards would be highly beneficial, including familiarity with: JSP 440, JSP 604, NCSC Security Design Principles, Secure by Design methodologies and Risk and assurance documentation supporting accreditation activities
Key Responsibilities
- Travel to Corsham site Two days per week
- Lead the architecture, design and implementation of enterprise PKI solutions within secure offline (air-gapped) environments.
- Design and implement PKI components including Offline Root CAs,...
PKI Architect in Farnborough employer: Synergize Consulting
Join a leading company at the forefront of defence and aerospace technology, where your expertise as a Principal RF Engineer will directly contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of air and defence capabilities. With a strong emphasis on collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, all while working in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. The hybrid work model allows for flexibility, ensuring a balanced approach to both onsite engagement and personal time.
