We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Dec 15, 2025
Contractor
We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Lynx are working with a leading consultancy who partner with fast-moving engineering teams who build and run their businesses in the cloud. They need pragmatic, code-literate security specialists. The Role They're looking for a hands-on AWS Security Architect who lives and breathes AWS. You'll dissect designs, model attack paths, and show engineering teams what good really looks like. Depending on the engagement, you might run a threat model, assess CI/CD pipelines, learn a vendor DSL for a PoC, or build internal tooling. They don't expect you to know everything - just to be curious, practical, and willing to dive in. What You'll Do Threat Modelling & Architecture Reviews: Break down AWS services, map trust boundaries, build attack trees, and define security requirements before code ships. Security Automation: Build IaC-driven checks, Lambda/Step Function tooling, CI/CD gates, and CSPM rules to enforce secure defaults at scale. Hands-On Testing & Hardening: Perform cloud-native testing (IAM escalation, container escape attempts, infra abuse) and guide fixes directly via PRs. DevSecOps Enablement: Pair with platform teams, review Terraform/CloudFormation/Kubernetes, and promote least privilege, logging, and runtime controls. Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to documentation, demos, and continuous learning within the team. What You Bring Must-Haves Deep AWS internals knowledge Technical/IT degree (2:1 or above) Proven threat-modelling experience (STRIDE, attack trees, etc.) Strong coding skills (Python, Go, Rust, etc.) IaC expertise - Terraform, CrossPlane, Pulumi, CloudFormation, AWS CDK CI/CD security automation experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.) Nice-to-Haves AWS Security Specialty, SANS, OSCP (skills over certificates, though!) Multi-cloud or hybrid security experience Container security & supply-chain/SBOM tooling Applied cryptography fundamentals (KMS, envelope encryption, etc.) Incident response or red/blue/purple team exposure OSS security contributions or AWS community involvement
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Lynx are working with a leading consultancy who partner with fast-moving engineering teams who build and run their businesses in the cloud. They need pragmatic, code-literate security specialists. The Role They're looking for a hands-on AWS Security Architect who lives and breathes AWS. You'll dissect designs, model attack paths, and show engineering teams what good really looks like. Depending on the engagement, you might run a threat model, assess CI/CD pipelines, learn a vendor DSL for a PoC, or build internal tooling. They don't expect you to know everything - just to be curious, practical, and willing to dive in. What You'll Do Threat Modelling & Architecture Reviews: Break down AWS services, map trust boundaries, build attack trees, and define security requirements before code ships. Security Automation: Build IaC-driven checks, Lambda/Step Function tooling, CI/CD gates, and CSPM rules to enforce secure defaults at scale. Hands-On Testing & Hardening: Perform cloud-native testing (IAM escalation, container escape attempts, infra abuse) and guide fixes directly via PRs. DevSecOps Enablement: Pair with platform teams, review Terraform/CloudFormation/Kubernetes, and promote least privilege, logging, and runtime controls. Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to documentation, demos, and continuous learning within the team. What You Bring Must-Haves Deep AWS internals knowledge Technical/IT degree (2:1 or above) Proven threat-modelling experience (STRIDE, attack trees, etc.) Strong coding skills (Python, Go, Rust, etc.) IaC expertise - Terraform, CrossPlane, Pulumi, CloudFormation, AWS CDK CI/CD security automation experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.) Nice-to-Haves AWS Security Specialty, SANS, OSCP (skills over certificates, though!) Multi-cloud or hybrid security experience Container security & supply-chain/SBOM tooling Applied cryptography fundamentals (KMS, envelope encryption, etc.) Incident response or red/blue/purple team exposure OSS security contributions or AWS community involvement
Contract Cyber Security Architect Rate: £650 to £750 p d Clearance: SC or DV required Location: Hybrid with some client site time Ncounter are supporting a Defence programme building new cloud services on MODCloud, moving first onto GCP and later SCC. We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join a newly formed Agile Release Train and ensure the solution being delivered is secure, practical, and aligned to NIST and wider HMG standards. You will work across several scrums, providing clear technical guidance, shaping controls, and enabling secure design in a fast moving environment with limited runway. Key Responsibilities • Translate NIST controls into practical cloud design and implementation guidance. • Lead the design of an ABAC access model using Open Policy Agent. • Shape an IdP approach that links human identity to ABAC policies. • Advise on delegation of authority models for security systems. • Assure security decisions across the cloud architecture and delivery pipeline. • Produce clear, concise documentation to support accreditation and engineering teams. What You Bring • Strong cyber security architecture experience in Defence or complex public sector settings. • Knowledge across identity, PKI, vulnerability management, SIEM, cryptography and secure configuration. • Ability to guide teams in an agile environment and work across multiple scrums. • Flexible mindset and confidence dealing with evolving requirements. • Active SC or DV clearance. If you want to deliver meaningful impact on a major Defence programme and drive secure engineering from day one, we would like to speak with you. Send your CV to Ncounter for a confidential discussion.
Dec 15, 2025
Contractor
Contract Cyber Security Architect Rate: £650 to £750 p d Clearance: SC or DV required Location: Hybrid with some client site time Ncounter are supporting a Defence programme building new cloud services on MODCloud, moving first onto GCP and later SCC. We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join a newly formed Agile Release Train and ensure the solution being delivered is secure, practical, and aligned to NIST and wider HMG standards. You will work across several scrums, providing clear technical guidance, shaping controls, and enabling secure design in a fast moving environment with limited runway. Key Responsibilities • Translate NIST controls into practical cloud design and implementation guidance. • Lead the design of an ABAC access model using Open Policy Agent. • Shape an IdP approach that links human identity to ABAC policies. • Advise on delegation of authority models for security systems. • Assure security decisions across the cloud architecture and delivery pipeline. • Produce clear, concise documentation to support accreditation and engineering teams. What You Bring • Strong cyber security architecture experience in Defence or complex public sector settings. • Knowledge across identity, PKI, vulnerability management, SIEM, cryptography and secure configuration. • Ability to guide teams in an agile environment and work across multiple scrums. • Flexible mindset and confidence dealing with evolving requirements. • Active SC or DV clearance. If you want to deliver meaningful impact on a major Defence programme and drive secure engineering from day one, we would like to speak with you. Send your CV to Ncounter for a confidential discussion.
Embedded Software Engineer Salary: 40K- 70K DOE + Benefits Experience Level: 3+ years (entry-level roles also available) Location: Derbyshire About the Organisation This organisation specialises in developing high-integrity, security-critical technologies where absolute reliability is essential. The engineering culture is built on excellence, innovation, and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary team working on complex problems, disruptive security technologies, and advanced embedded solutions. The work involves supporting government and industry partners on projects involving secure systems, applied cryptography, and cutting-edge software and microelectronics. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for software engineers-ranging from early-career developers to highly experienced specialists-to contribute to the design, development, and testing of innovative embedded products and cyber-security technologies. The role involves analysing customer requirements, producing maintainable designs, participating in unit testing, contributing to code reviews, and creating documentation as required. Security, precision, and functional correctness will be central to your work. You'll thrive in this role if you are detail-driven, collaborative, and motivated to develop high-integrity software guided by formal specifications. The work includes both independent problem-solving and close teamwork within an expert engineering group. Skills & Experience Required Required Technical Skills Strong track record delivering embedded C/C++ solutions. Deep experience with multi-threaded embedded systems (RTOS). Register-level experience with ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., STM32). Proficiency with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, ETM). Experience writing code to formal software standards (e.g., CERT C, MISRA). Hands-on experience with unit-test automation tools (e.g., LDRA, Parasoft). Familiarity with static analysis tools. Technical documentation and report writing. Desirable Skills C# development. Scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell). Network security and vulnerability analysis. Understanding of IP standards. Experience with a range of CPU/MPU architectures. Requirements capture. Knowledge of cryptographic concepts. Personal Competencies Excellent attention to detail. Strong commitment to high quality standards. Effective communicator and team collaborator; able to work independently. Good judgement under pressure. Strong time-management and organisational skills. Takes ownership and resolves issues proactively. Experience Senior roles require 3+ years of relevant commercial experience. Entry-level opportunities are available for recent Computer Science or STEM graduates with strong potential. Conditions Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British Citizens and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance .
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer Salary: 40K- 70K DOE + Benefits Experience Level: 3+ years (entry-level roles also available) Location: Derbyshire About the Organisation This organisation specialises in developing high-integrity, security-critical technologies where absolute reliability is essential. The engineering culture is built on excellence, innovation, and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary team working on complex problems, disruptive security technologies, and advanced embedded solutions. The work involves supporting government and industry partners on projects involving secure systems, applied cryptography, and cutting-edge software and microelectronics. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for software engineers-ranging from early-career developers to highly experienced specialists-to contribute to the design, development, and testing of innovative embedded products and cyber-security technologies. The role involves analysing customer requirements, producing maintainable designs, participating in unit testing, contributing to code reviews, and creating documentation as required. Security, precision, and functional correctness will be central to your work. You'll thrive in this role if you are detail-driven, collaborative, and motivated to develop high-integrity software guided by formal specifications. The work includes both independent problem-solving and close teamwork within an expert engineering group. Skills & Experience Required Required Technical Skills Strong track record delivering embedded C/C++ solutions. Deep experience with multi-threaded embedded systems (RTOS). Register-level experience with ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., STM32). Proficiency with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, ETM). Experience writing code to formal software standards (e.g., CERT C, MISRA). Hands-on experience with unit-test automation tools (e.g., LDRA, Parasoft). Familiarity with static analysis tools. Technical documentation and report writing. Desirable Skills C# development. Scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell). Network security and vulnerability analysis. Understanding of IP standards. Experience with a range of CPU/MPU architectures. Requirements capture. Knowledge of cryptographic concepts. Personal Competencies Excellent attention to detail. Strong commitment to high quality standards. Effective communicator and team collaborator; able to work independently. Good judgement under pressure. Strong time-management and organisational skills. Takes ownership and resolves issues proactively. Experience Senior roles require 3+ years of relevant commercial experience. Entry-level opportunities are available for recent Computer Science or STEM graduates with strong potential. Conditions Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British Citizens and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance .
About LJMU At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines. Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter. About the School of Computer Science and Mathematics The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is dedicated to producing research that has real-world application, boasting specialisms in immersive technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, trustworthy computing technologies and data science. Our academics have a strong track record of collaborating with others in the industry, having previously used our expertise to work with organisations such as the BBC, NHS, Panasonic and EPSRC amongst many others. The School also works with local, regional and national organisations through student placement, research, consultancy, short-course activity and has a number of active knowledge transfer partnerships. What we're looking for As part of significant expansion across the University, the School of Computer Science and Mathematics is looking to grow our faculty expertise within the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Cyber Security. We welcome applicants who have experience in Ethical Hacking, System Penetration, Secure Software Development, Information Security and Cryptography. Applicants skilled/certified in Ethical Hacking are strongly desired. You will be required to contribute to the continuing enhancement of the courses within the Computer Science with Mathematics programmes, developing and delivering innovative and engaging curricula across undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the school, providing intellectually stimulating teaching while motivating and supporting students in their learning. You will conduct research in your area of expertise and undertake scholarly activities in computer science to ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and meeting the needs of our students and employers. In addition, you may contribute to the development and delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives as well as interdisciplinary project areas. You should have a background in one of the relevant areas listed with a PhD in a related subject and/or relevant professional experience from industry. What we offer This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes. As well as outstanding development support, we also offer: A low contractual 35-hour week Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave Excellent pension scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Family friendly policies Car and travel loan schemes We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region. If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For further information please contact Dr Henry Forsyth (School Director), or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Leader), M For other enquiries, you may contact . The school is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the careers of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post, and all appointments will be made on merit. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
About LJMU At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines. Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter. About the School of Computer Science and Mathematics The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is dedicated to producing research that has real-world application, boasting specialisms in immersive technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, trustworthy computing technologies and data science. Our academics have a strong track record of collaborating with others in the industry, having previously used our expertise to work with organisations such as the BBC, NHS, Panasonic and EPSRC amongst many others. The School also works with local, regional and national organisations through student placement, research, consultancy, short-course activity and has a number of active knowledge transfer partnerships. What we're looking for As part of significant expansion across the University, the School of Computer Science and Mathematics is looking to grow our faculty expertise within the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Cyber Security. We welcome applicants who have experience in Ethical Hacking, System Penetration, Secure Software Development, Information Security and Cryptography. Applicants skilled/certified in Ethical Hacking are strongly desired. You will be required to contribute to the continuing enhancement of the courses within the Computer Science with Mathematics programmes, developing and delivering innovative and engaging curricula across undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the school, providing intellectually stimulating teaching while motivating and supporting students in their learning. You will conduct research in your area of expertise and undertake scholarly activities in computer science to ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and meeting the needs of our students and employers. In addition, you may contribute to the development and delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives as well as interdisciplinary project areas. You should have a background in one of the relevant areas listed with a PhD in a related subject and/or relevant professional experience from industry. What we offer This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes. As well as outstanding development support, we also offer: A low contractual 35-hour week Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave Excellent pension scheme Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Family friendly policies Car and travel loan schemes We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region. If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For further information please contact Dr Henry Forsyth (School Director), or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Leader), M For other enquiries, you may contact . The school is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the careers of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post, and all appointments will be made on merit. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
Security Analyst (Cryptography) - Knutsford Join a leading UK banking client as a Security Analyst (cryptography), where you'll play a key role in safeguarding the bank's digital ecosystem through advanced cryptographic and security technologies. You'll be part of the Global Information Security Cryptography Team within the Chief Information Security Office, delivering mission-critical services that underpin the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the global infrastructure. This team is responsible for Secure Key Management, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Application Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Management, and Strong Authentication Services. Your work will directly contribute to protecting billions of digital transactions, ensuring cryptographic resilience, and supporting the secure evolution of the bank's digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level support for cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with global security standards and regulatory requirements. Manage and maintain HSMs, key management platforms, and certificate infrastructures across complex, distributed systems. Act as the technical liaison between security, engineering, and business teams to implement strong cryptographic controls. Drive improvements in secure key lifecycle management, encryption, and authentication processes. Ensure the operational reliability and security of cryptographic services through monitoring, incident response, and proactive risk mitigation. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Cryptography, Secure Key Management, and Information Security. Hands-on expertise with HSM configuration, installation, and support. Experience managing PKI, digital certificates, and encryption key lifecycles. ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent service management experience). Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure. Proficiency in standard office and documentation tools (e.g., MS Office). Highly Valued Skills Security or cryptographic certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent). Experience in operational security environments, including incident response, risk management, and change control. Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and Unix/Windows environments. Knowledge of data protection regulations, compliance standards, and privacy frameworks. Strong technical documentation and procedural writing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. Please click "APPLY" or email
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Security Analyst (Cryptography) - Knutsford Join a leading UK banking client as a Security Analyst (cryptography), where you'll play a key role in safeguarding the bank's digital ecosystem through advanced cryptographic and security technologies. You'll be part of the Global Information Security Cryptography Team within the Chief Information Security Office, delivering mission-critical services that underpin the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the global infrastructure. This team is responsible for Secure Key Management, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Application Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Management, and Strong Authentication Services. Your work will directly contribute to protecting billions of digital transactions, ensuring cryptographic resilience, and supporting the secure evolution of the bank's digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level support for cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with global security standards and regulatory requirements. Manage and maintain HSMs, key management platforms, and certificate infrastructures across complex, distributed systems. Act as the technical liaison between security, engineering, and business teams to implement strong cryptographic controls. Drive improvements in secure key lifecycle management, encryption, and authentication processes. Ensure the operational reliability and security of cryptographic services through monitoring, incident response, and proactive risk mitigation. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Cryptography, Secure Key Management, and Information Security. Hands-on expertise with HSM configuration, installation, and support. Experience managing PKI, digital certificates, and encryption key lifecycles. ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent service management experience). Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure. Proficiency in standard office and documentation tools (e.g., MS Office). Highly Valued Skills Security or cryptographic certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent). Experience in operational security environments, including incident response, risk management, and change control. Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and Unix/Windows environments. Knowledge of data protection regulations, compliance standards, and privacy frameworks. Strong technical documentation and procedural writing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. Please click "APPLY" or email
Job Title: Lead Security Solution Architect- PAM Location: Hybrid-London, UK (Days/Week Onsite) Duration: 6months+ 550GBP/Day Inside IR35 Project Overview CLIENT is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programe is Privileged Access Management (PAM). CLIENT is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Security Solution Architects manage end-to-end solution design and are responsible for delivering architecture design documents in line with functional and non-functional business requirements, strategies, principles, standards, and patterns. Alongside the creation of high-level designs, Security Solution Architects will be required to record key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks and issues where appropriate. Security Solution Architects should be comfortable presenting and sharing solutions at design authorities and senior leadership & stakeholders. The Lead Security Solution Architect will provide technical thought leadership and direction to their project team and may represent the project/programme as subject matter expert. This role will require someone experienced in managing a team of on-shore and off-shore resources to deliver High- and Low-level designs to the required quality and standard. Principal Preferred Requirements Cybersecurity Expertise: Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level Experience in both operational and transformation cybersecurity roles or a clear working understanding of both perspectives Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea and OneIdentity Preparing end-to-end configuration of the strategic PAM capability - including on-prem deployments as well as Cloud native toolings Assisting in preparation of demonstrable journeys on the configured PAM tooling Platform & Technology: BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs High proficiency and expertise in Jira for project & tasks management Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Produce, manage, and update end-to-end solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements (including High and Low Level Designs Articulate and publish key design decision records and options to ensure all solutions follow a logical, transparent decision-making process Articulate, publish, and ensure approval of any design deviations resulting in technical debt Ensure any technical risks or issues arising from a solution design are recorded and mitigated. Produces, manages and translates the requirements into the architecture for that solution, ensuring technology and services meet the customer needs and expected business outcomes Ensures the design of the solutions are efficient, timely and cost effective throughout the project life cycle Clear understanding of both the motivations of the business and technical security Promote strong documentation and clerkship Governance: Ensures all high-level designs, architecture patterns, decision records, deviation requests, and technical risks or issue records undergo architectural and project governance processes Ensure all architecture artefacts undergo appropriate peer review prior to design authority presentation Present publications at technical design authorities for input, feedback, and approval Risk and Dependency Management: Effectively manages and escalates both technical and project risks or issues Articulates solutions and remediation steps to technical risks & issues Ability to map design decisions to resultant technical risks & issues to articulate the cause and rationale which leads to any negatively impacting change Leadership & Teamwork Provides technical thought leadership to the Design Team and the Project Ability to manage a project team of technical architects, engineers, and/or analysts Ability to take a deputised role in programme management-related tasks where necessary Qualifications & Certifications: Masters or doctorate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate SABSA or TOGAF certified preferred Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Lead Security Solution Architect- PAM Location: Hybrid-London, UK (Days/Week Onsite) Duration: 6months+ 550GBP/Day Inside IR35 Project Overview CLIENT is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programe is Privileged Access Management (PAM). CLIENT is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Security Solution Architects manage end-to-end solution design and are responsible for delivering architecture design documents in line with functional and non-functional business requirements, strategies, principles, standards, and patterns. Alongside the creation of high-level designs, Security Solution Architects will be required to record key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks and issues where appropriate. Security Solution Architects should be comfortable presenting and sharing solutions at design authorities and senior leadership & stakeholders. The Lead Security Solution Architect will provide technical thought leadership and direction to their project team and may represent the project/programme as subject matter expert. This role will require someone experienced in managing a team of on-shore and off-shore resources to deliver High- and Low-level designs to the required quality and standard. Principal Preferred Requirements Cybersecurity Expertise: Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level Experience in both operational and transformation cybersecurity roles or a clear working understanding of both perspectives Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea and OneIdentity Preparing end-to-end configuration of the strategic PAM capability - including on-prem deployments as well as Cloud native toolings Assisting in preparation of demonstrable journeys on the configured PAM tooling Platform & Technology: BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs High proficiency and expertise in Jira for project & tasks management Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Produce, manage, and update end-to-end solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements (including High and Low Level Designs Articulate and publish key design decision records and options to ensure all solutions follow a logical, transparent decision-making process Articulate, publish, and ensure approval of any design deviations resulting in technical debt Ensure any technical risks or issues arising from a solution design are recorded and mitigated. Produces, manages and translates the requirements into the architecture for that solution, ensuring technology and services meet the customer needs and expected business outcomes Ensures the design of the solutions are efficient, timely and cost effective throughout the project life cycle Clear understanding of both the motivations of the business and technical security Promote strong documentation and clerkship Governance: Ensures all high-level designs, architecture patterns, decision records, deviation requests, and technical risks or issue records undergo architectural and project governance processes Ensure all architecture artefacts undergo appropriate peer review prior to design authority presentation Present publications at technical design authorities for input, feedback, and approval Risk and Dependency Management: Effectively manages and escalates both technical and project risks or issues Articulates solutions and remediation steps to technical risks & issues Ability to map design decisions to resultant technical risks & issues to articulate the cause and rationale which leads to any negatively impacting change Leadership & Teamwork Provides technical thought leadership to the Design Team and the Project Ability to manage a project team of technical architects, engineers, and/or analysts Ability to take a deputised role in programme management-related tasks where necessary Qualifications & Certifications: Masters or doctorate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate SABSA or TOGAF certified preferred Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Principal Cybersecurity Machine Learning Engineer The position is a senior technical role, requiring knowledge of data engineering, data science, advanced analytics techniques, research and development, and innovation within one or more of the Cybersecurity sciences (e.g. network, endpoint and cloud security, cryptography, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, privileged access management, anomaly/intrusion detection, incident response, or offensive security). The Principal Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer role is a key leadership, hands on technical role, contributing to, coordinating, and leading delivery of advanced analytics solutions to cybersecurity problems through rapid development of prototypes, engineering of production solutions, and exploration of longer term, potentially ground-breaking technologies. Cybersecurity-specific knowledge is required for the role, but exceptional candidates from other disciplines will also be considered. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, an eagerness to learn, a keen interest in Cybersecurity, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and an aptitude for picking up new tools and techniques on the job, building on existing skillsets as a foundation. You will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. In this role you will: Data Engineering Ingestion and provisioning of datasets, delta tables, and/or curated, re-usable data assets to enable Cybersecurity use cases. Support and enhancement of data ingestion infrastructure and pipelines. Platform Operations and Production Support Provide maintenance and run support for landing zones/cloud workspaces operated on behalf of Cybersecurity teams. Cybersecurity Sciences Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Drive innovative research & development to test and evolve new technologies and advanced analytic techniques. Explore and develo innovative capabilities, exploiting emerging technologies and data science to help stay ahead of advancing cyber threats. Rapid Response Respond to urgent requests to address vulnerabilities or emerging threats. Advanced Analytics & Security Software Development Support Cybersecurity teams in using data and advanced analytic technologies effectively to enhance operations and inform decisions. Deliver critical analytics engineering requirements across Cybersecurity. Develop new data products, analysis platforms, and custom AI solutions to enable Cybersecurity teams to monitor controls more effectively, automatically detect and triage malicious activity, optimise manual tasks, better protect HSBC, and meet the needs of customers. Develop new models, detections, and automations to protect against advanced and emerging threats and help Cybersecurity operate efficiently and effectively at scale. Develop custom security applications, APIs, and data-driven services in support of the Cybersecurity mission. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong Data Technology skills, with the ability to build, operate, maintain and support loud infrastructure & data services at scale Extensive experience of Big Data Technologies (Databricks, Spark etc) Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering experience (Azure preferred) The ability to conduct cybersecurity industry research and rapidly develop data-driven prototypes for live business problems faced by Cybersecurity teams Experience developing custom security applications, APIs, AI/ML models, detections, automations, and advanced analytic technologies to mitigate against current and emerging threats The ability to act as a Cybersecurity data domain expert and advise stakeholders how to use data and analytics to drive business change and improvement Proficiency in applying data science and advanced analytics techniques to the Cybersecurity domain and its associated datasets Full Stack Engineering and custom security software development experience with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or similar preferred. This role can be based in Sheffield or Birmingham or London
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Principal Cybersecurity Machine Learning Engineer The position is a senior technical role, requiring knowledge of data engineering, data science, advanced analytics techniques, research and development, and innovation within one or more of the Cybersecurity sciences (e.g. network, endpoint and cloud security, cryptography, malware analysis, vulnerability assessment, privileged access management, anomaly/intrusion detection, incident response, or offensive security). The Principal Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer role is a key leadership, hands on technical role, contributing to, coordinating, and leading delivery of advanced analytics solutions to cybersecurity problems through rapid development of prototypes, engineering of production solutions, and exploration of longer term, potentially ground-breaking technologies. Cybersecurity-specific knowledge is required for the role, but exceptional candidates from other disciplines will also be considered. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, an eagerness to learn, a keen interest in Cybersecurity, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and an aptitude for picking up new tools and techniques on the job, building on existing skillsets as a foundation. You will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. In this role you will: Data Engineering Ingestion and provisioning of datasets, delta tables, and/or curated, re-usable data assets to enable Cybersecurity use cases. Support and enhancement of data ingestion infrastructure and pipelines. Platform Operations and Production Support Provide maintenance and run support for landing zones/cloud workspaces operated on behalf of Cybersecurity teams. Cybersecurity Sciences Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Drive innovative research & development to test and evolve new technologies and advanced analytic techniques. Explore and develo innovative capabilities, exploiting emerging technologies and data science to help stay ahead of advancing cyber threats. Rapid Response Respond to urgent requests to address vulnerabilities or emerging threats. Advanced Analytics & Security Software Development Support Cybersecurity teams in using data and advanced analytic technologies effectively to enhance operations and inform decisions. Deliver critical analytics engineering requirements across Cybersecurity. Develop new data products, analysis platforms, and custom AI solutions to enable Cybersecurity teams to monitor controls more effectively, automatically detect and triage malicious activity, optimise manual tasks, better protect HSBC, and meet the needs of customers. Develop new models, detections, and automations to protect against advanced and emerging threats and help Cybersecurity operate efficiently and effectively at scale. Develop custom security applications, APIs, and data-driven services in support of the Cybersecurity mission. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong Data Technology skills, with the ability to build, operate, maintain and support loud infrastructure & data services at scale Extensive experience of Big Data Technologies (Databricks, Spark etc) Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering experience (Azure preferred) The ability to conduct cybersecurity industry research and rapidly develop data-driven prototypes for live business problems faced by Cybersecurity teams Experience developing custom security applications, APIs, AI/ML models, detections, automations, and advanced analytic technologies to mitigate against current and emerging threats The ability to act as a Cybersecurity data domain expert and advise stakeholders how to use data and analytics to drive business change and improvement Proficiency in applying data science and advanced analytics techniques to the Cybersecurity domain and its associated datasets Full Stack Engineering and custom security software development experience with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or similar preferred. This role can be based in Sheffield or Birmingham or London
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Sheffield, Yorkshire
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
GCP Cloud Engineer 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Sheffield or Birmingham or Edinburgh (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a GCP Cloud Engineer to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust Back End services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Responsibilities: * Deploying, configuring and securing Back End REST API services using CSP native services. * Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. * Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. * Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. * Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Key Skills & Experience: * A background in Cloud Engineering with infrastructure experience. * Over 5 years of development experience, focusing on large-scale, distributed systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP, including CSP native services, networking, IAM, databases (PostgreSQL) and cost optimization. Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS is advantageous. * Proven experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and containerization. * A strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). o Automation Scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. * Experience working within an Agile environment. * A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Oct 01, 2025
Contractor
*3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE, INSIDE IR35* Role: Senior Software Engineer Experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your Cloud Engineering experience across AWS/GCP, to design and implement resilient Front End client, Back End services and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: * Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client using Python, Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. * Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. * Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. * Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. * Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. * 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. * Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. * Experience with Liquibase or similar tools for database change management and version control. * Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. * Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. * Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. * A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. Essential Skills * Demonstrable experience of: o Public Cloud. o Linux. o Relational and NoSQL databases. o Integration services such as messaging and streams. o Building RESTful API Services. o Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. o Microservices, and distributed tracing. o Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (eg, ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience working within an Agile environment. * Programming experience in following languages: Golang & Python. * Good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). * Ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. * Good non-functional testing experience. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
C++ Developer /Software Engineer (Linux Windows) Cambridge / WFH to £70k Are you a C++ technologist looking for an opportunity to progress your career whilst working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities? You could be joining a market leading software house that's remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. As a C++ Developer you will join the team responsible for the responsible for creating the client desktop software that forms a key part of the core remote access technology. You'll have exposure across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to design, development and testing with a focus on backend C++ services that require scalability, large amounts of data and must be security compliant. Initially you'll join a large project to engineer the mobile application of this desktop product using Flutter and Dart (you can pick these up on the job), upcoming projects include a piece around cryptography, there's a strong pipeline of projects to keep it interesting! Location / WFH: There's a friendly and supportive team environment, you'll be able to work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Cambridge office once a month. About You: You have strong C++ development skills You have cross platform experience (i.e. Linux and Windows) You have a good understanding of networking technologies, protocols e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and / or security principles / regulated environments You're collaborative with clear, concise communication skills You have a relevant degree e.g. Computer Science It would be great to have some experience with Video codex, Flutter / Dart mobile development, but you can upskill on the job What's in it for you: As a C++ Developer / Software Engineer you'll earn a competitive salary: Salary to £70k Bonus Pension Private Medical Care Life Assurance Travel Insurance Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks Apply now to find out more about this C++ Developer / Software Engineer opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
C++ Developer /Software Engineer (Linux Windows) Cambridge / WFH to £70k Are you a C++ technologist looking for an opportunity to progress your career whilst working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities? You could be joining a market leading software house that's remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. As a C++ Developer you will join the team responsible for the responsible for creating the client desktop software that forms a key part of the core remote access technology. You'll have exposure across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to design, development and testing with a focus on backend C++ services that require scalability, large amounts of data and must be security compliant. Initially you'll join a large project to engineer the mobile application of this desktop product using Flutter and Dart (you can pick these up on the job), upcoming projects include a piece around cryptography, there's a strong pipeline of projects to keep it interesting! Location / WFH: There's a friendly and supportive team environment, you'll be able to work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Cambridge office once a month. About You: You have strong C++ development skills You have cross platform experience (i.e. Linux and Windows) You have a good understanding of networking technologies, protocols e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and / or security principles / regulated environments You're collaborative with clear, concise communication skills You have a relevant degree e.g. Computer Science It would be great to have some experience with Video codex, Flutter / Dart mobile development, but you can upskill on the job What's in it for you: As a C++ Developer / Software Engineer you'll earn a competitive salary: Salary to £70k Bonus Pension Private Medical Care Life Assurance Travel Insurance Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks Apply now to find out more about this C++ Developer / Software Engineer opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
Sep 25, 2025
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Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer We are looking for a Cryptography Infrastructure Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. There will be a requirement to be in the office once every two-weeks. The contract is also inside IR35. The Role The objective will be to support the Cryptography team who are responsible for protecting the identity, confidentiality and authenticity of trillions of dollars of transactions globally. We are looking for an SME in cyber security and cryptography who can help improve their HSM observability for their entire encryption estate. The existing HSM observability is ready to be taken to the next level, improving its resilience, increased monitoring capabilities and faster alerting. We specifically require someone with expertise in either Thales Luna, nShield or payShield HSMs. Key Responsibilities: Be part of a team that implements a new monitoring and alerting solution based upon Splunk Have specific knowledge about Entrust nShield HSMs, payShield HSMs or Luna HSMs, and pulling relevant data from the device (via SNMP) Closely collaborate with team members - as SME for HSMs, but also other HSMs. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirement details. Write a design and test specification for your responsibility in the observability project Contribute to documentation of the project Help define the roadmap for continual improvements in the management of cryptographic services Flag potential issues timely, think outside the box and be creative in finding solutions. Experienced required: Good knowledge about HSMs, specifically Entrust nShield, payShield and/or Luna. Understand how monitoring for HSMs work with expertise in the technologies such as SNMP Stakeholder management skills, with experience of understanding and meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders Knowing what it means to be part of a team, not only being a team player. Contribute to discussions, allow others to speak. Innovative mindset, we are doing something completely new, inhouse. This requires to speak up when it comes to innovations/new ideas. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, as well as regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws Knowledge of cryptographic modules and solutions, eg TPMs, Good understanding on IT Infrastructure technical platforms/technologies Understanding of SSH/SSL functionality and usage Experience interfacing with technology teams to bring lab concepts to market within an organization and building effective operational models to ensure capabilities are able to be fully utilized and grow to meet the needs of the team Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards and methodologies, including; OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards. Windows and Linux Servers administration Strong Documentation skills More details available on successful application.
