Cryptography Analyst

Job Title : Cryptography Analyst

Location : Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Knutsford Cheshire

Duration : Till 31st December 2025

Rate : £445.00 per day (Inside IR35)

Successful candidates will be required to go through a BPSS Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Cryptography Analyst to join a dedicated security team. You will be supporting the integrity and availability of the clients cryptographic infrastructure.

You will play a key role in supporting cryptographic hardware, key management services, certificate management, and ensuring adherence to IT security standards. Your expertise will help shape and secure the operations, aligning with the Crypto strategy and wider departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

Manage cryptographic hardware (HSMs - Thales, Entrust, Gemalto, etc.), including installation, configuration, and on-site activities

Perform SSH key and certificate management

Support cryptographic key lifecycle activities : generation, distribution, storage, recovery, and deletion

Maintain accurate documentation and perform regular risk and compliance checks

Handle incident, problem, and change management processes (aligned with ITIL best practices)

Ensure strong governance, audit trails, and adherence to Barclays' IT Security Standards

Contribute to automation and scripting efforts (e.g., Python) to streamline operations

Participate in out-of-hours support and provide monthly risk / management repor...