Configuration Management

Location: Manchester, 3 days on site.

Contract: Initial contract until 30 November 2026

Rate: 550-650 (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cryptographic Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-performing technology and security team supporting critical enterprise cryptographic services. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a complex, highly regulated environment, ensuring the integrity, security, and availability of cryptographic infrastructure across multiple business-critical platforms.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cryptographic hardware, key management services, PKI, certificates, HSMs, and security governance while supporting strategic security initiatives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support enterprise cryptographic infrastructure and key management services.
• Configure, install and maintain Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Generate and manage cryptographic key components across multiple platforms including IBM, Tandem and Unix environments.
• Administer SSH key management and enterprise certificate lifecycle management.
• Ensure the integrity, availability and security of cryptographic services supporting business applications.
• Manage incidents, problems and changes in accordance with ITIL best practices.
• Produce operational documentation, management reports and audit evidence.
• Maintain accurate configuration records and documentation.
• Support project delivery and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, service management and security teams to deliver services within agreed SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, risk assessments and control remediation activities.
• Participate in out-of-hours support when required.