Barclays
Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer
Knutsford
Posted 9 days ago
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Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer
Purpose of the Role
To develop, implement and maintain solutions that support the safeguarding of the bank’s systems and sensitive information.
Accountabilities
- Provision of subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns
- Development and implementation of protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems
- Management and protection of secrets, ensuring secure generation, storage, and usage
- Execution of audits to monitor, identify and assess vulnerabilities in the bank’s infrastructure/software
- Support for the response to potential security breaches
- Identification of advancements to support the innovation and adoption of new cryptographic technologies and techniques
- Collaboration across the bank, including developers and security teams, to align cryptographic solutions with business objectives, security policies and regulatory requirements
- Development, implementation and maintenance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions and systems
Role: Assistant Vice President (AVP)
Expectations
For Leadership Roles:
- Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and ensure operational effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with other functions and business divisions
- Lead teams executing complex tasks, utilising well-developed professional knowledge and skills to impact the entire business function
- Set objectives, coach employees, and conduct performance appraisals with a focus on objective attainment and reward determination
For Individuals Demonstrating Leadership Behaviours (LEAD):
- Listen and be authentic
- Energise and inspire
- Aalign across the enterprise
- Develop others
For Individual Contributors:
- Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members, leveraging structured methodologies and inclusive specialisation
- Identify innovative project directions integrating cross-functional methodologies
- Consult on complex issues, providing strategic guidance for People Leaders on escalations
- Mitigate risk while developing policies and procedures aligned with control and governance agendas
- Take ownership of risk management and strengthens controls per organisational objectives
- Work across diverse internal areas to coordinate efforts in achieving sub-function objectives
- Engage in multi-source data analysis, resolving problems creatively for business-driven solutions
- Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly
- Influence stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomes
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Core Values and Mindset
- All colleagues must embody the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship
- Must exhibit the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive
Position: Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer
About the Role
Join Barclays as a Cryptographic HSM and Key Management Engineer within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), ensuring the safeguarding of encryption keys and cryptographic services essential for secure, multi-tenancy encryption across more than 300 enterprise platforms.
- This hands-on role requires an experienced engineer with deep knowledge of:
- Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- Cryptographic algorithms
- Policy-driven security controls
- Will engage with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) using Thales and Entrust
- Operate, support, and maintain production-grade cryptographic applications and key management solutions
- Requires familiarity with complex infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers
- Work schedule: Anchor days on Monday and Tuesday, with standard UK hours (9 AM–5 PM), alongside a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incident support
- Determined responsibility for onsite implementation of equipment within data centres
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Key Responsibilities
- Mastery of Cryptography and Information Security, covering:
- Key Management
- HSM Configuration, Installation, Support
- Certificate Management
- Diagnose and resolve certificate-related issues across:
- Applications, networks, and operating systems (configuration, connectivity, hardware failures)
- Possess ITIL certification
- Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to:
- Influence and negotiate at all levels
- Valid driving licence is mandatory (with no driving convictions); further assessment will be conducted as part of hiring process
- Demonstrate excellence in attention to detail while ensuring accuracy
- Manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with sound decision-making
Highly Valued Skills
- Relevant security or project management certifications
- Background in:
- Operational environments
- IT Infrastructure
- Incident response
- Change management
- Strong documentation skills for operational procedures
- Familiarity with:
- SharePoint
- Confluence
- Jira
- Ability to interface with:
- Unix/Windows operating systems
Location
The successful candidate will be based at Radbroke Hall, Knutsford.
Experience Highlights: Barclays’ work experience embodies:
- A distinct culture rooted in values, innovation, and sustainability
- Focus on employee development, recognition programs
- An environment fostering curiosity, collaboration, trust, humility, and truthfulness
- Ranked #1 Top Workplace in the region.
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Skills
Cryptography
Hardware Security Modules
Key Management
Certificate Management
Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography
Thales
Entrust
Windows Server
Linux Server
ITIL
Stakeholder Management
Identity and Access Management
Incident Response
Change Management
Risk and Controls
Network Security