PKI Architect

Anson McCade • Bracknell, ENG, United Kingdom • 1m ago

Job Description

PKI Architect

Industry: Defence/National Security

Location: 5 days onsite inBasingstoke

Clearance: Sole British - SC or DV Cleared

The Opportunity:

For over 50 years, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this award-winning Firm to drive value and innovation across its strategic technology investments.

The Role:

As a PKI Architect, you’ll support the design, build, and implementation of complex cryptography programs within a high-security government environment.
You'll oversee the delivery of KPI work packages, from initial design and prototyping to ensuring the system meets functional and non-functional requirements.
Additionally, you’ll create and maintain all key documentation, such as High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and installation guides.

Essential Requirements:

Sole British National with SC Clearance, willing to obtain DV (Developed Vetting) clearance
Extensive experience in Cryptography and PKI solution design.
Expertise in encryption schemes, key exchange protocols, and quantum-safe methods.
Understanding of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards and migration.
Experience with on-premise PKI solutions like Keyfactor, Microsoft PKI, and OpenSSL.
Capability in implementing high-assurance PKI for both Microsoft and Linux systems.
Knowledge of NIST Cryptographic Standards, IETF RFC guidelines for PKI, and creating policy documents (e.g., CPS, Key Signing Ceremonies).
Proficiency in PowerShell and OpenSSL.
Experience in Agile software development.
Skills with Active Directory, secure networking, and system hardening (GPOs).
Proficiency in scripting with open-source tools like Python.

Benefits Package: