Cryptography Engineer
Permanent
Northwich, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Wilmslow
Join our clients niche team, safeguarding critical infrastructure through advanced cryptographic solutions. As a Cryptography Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and manage secure encryption frameworks that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust principles and maintain robust security across systems and networks.
What the successful Cryptography Engineer will do:
• Design and maintain secure cryptographic systems, including SSH-based frameworks and PKI solutions.
• Implement key management processes and encryption standards aligned with regulatory and internal security policies.
• Collaborate with system, network, and security teams to integrate secure connectivity and harden critical infrastructure.
• Support Zero Trust architecture initiatives and manage secure tunnelling protocols.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation to resolve urgent cryptographic or access-related incidents and maintain service continuity.
• Drive automation and monitoring enhancements to improve resilience and efficiency.
What we are looking for in the successful Cryptography Engineer:
• Strong expertise in cryptography, PKI, and SSH key management.
• Solid understanding of Unix/Linux/Windows system administration.
• Experience with networking and security troubleshooting.
• Advances scripting skills in Python or Go for automation and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with financial security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS 140-3.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and implement secure solutions.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive pension and health benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for career progression.
• Access to continuous learning, certifications, and technical development programs.
Keywords
Cryptography Engineer, Cryptography Specialist, Encryption Engineer, PKI Engineer, Security Engineer, PKI, SSH, Encryption, Key Management, Zero Trust, Security, Python, Go, Golang, ISO 27001, NIST, FIPS 140-3, Zero Trust principles, SSH tunnelling, Hardening systems
