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    Cybersecurity Solution Architect – SSH & Cryptography Specialist - Edinburgh/Sheffield/Manchester/Birmingham

    Are you an expert in cryptography and secure key management? Do you thrive on designing robust security solutions for complex enterprise environments? We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Solution Architect with deep expertise in SSH key management and advanced cryptographic practices to lead the design and delivery of secure architectures across large-scale transformation programmes.
    In this role, you’ll own end-to-end solution design, create high-level architecture patterns, and ensure alignment with strategic direction. You’ll work closely with enterprise architects, senior stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver secure, efficient, and cost-effective designs. This is a unique opportunity to influence key decisions, provide technical thought leadership, and drive innovation in identity, access, and cryptography for next-generation platforms.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Design and deliver secure solution architectures with a strong focus on SSH key lifecycle management and cryptographic controls.
    • Define and publish architecture patterns, decision records, and design deviations.
    • Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Present solutions at design authorities and engage senior leadership for approvals.
    • Act as a subject matter expert in cryptography and secure access management.
    • Promote strong documentation and governance practices.
     
    Cybersecurity Expertise:
    • Proven experience in SSH key management, including:
    • Secure generation, rotation, and storage of SSH keys.
    • Implementing automated SSH key lifecycle solutions.
     
    Deep technical knowledge in cryptography, including:
    • PKI and certificate management.
    • Symmetric & asymmetric encryption algorithms.
    • Secure key exchange protocols.
    • Hash functions and integrity verification.
     
    • Strong understanding of authentication protocols (Kerberos, OAuth, SAML).
    • Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Federated Identity.
    • Broad IT background with ability to communicate effectively with non-security SMEs.
    • Experience in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
     
    Tools & Technologies:
    • Familiarity with BizzDesign, Archi, or UML for high-level designs.
    • Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project and documentation management.

     

     

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    Security Architect

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    Security Architect

    Edinburgh/Sheffield/Manchester/Birmingham

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