Cyber Security Engineer - #2173686

About the job

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.

We are looking for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to support our client, a major global investment bank, within its Crypto team in Glasgow.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer, supporting the build and operation of the cryptographic infrastructure that protects the firm’s most sensitive data and transactions, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key management platforms. They will work alongside a senior engineer who will help train them up.

This is a contract role & the scope of work has beee determined Inside IR35.

Junior Cyber Security Engineer (Crypto)

Contract Duration: 2 years

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the build and maintenance of cryptographic infrastructure, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key management platforms.
• Assist with encryption key lifecycle processes (generation, rotation, archival and destruction) in line with firm security standards.
• Support the integration of cryptographic services with enterprise applications.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve issues related to cryptographic systems.
• Maintain documentation and help answer customer queries, including FAQ entries.
• Help automate certificate and key management workflows and improve processes.
• Work with cybersecurity, risk and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Around 2 years’ experience in cyber security engineering or a related technical security role.
• Any experience or knowledge of HSMs, from any vendor (for example Thales Luna or payShield, Entrust nShield, Utimaco, or cloud HSM services such as AWS CloudHSM, Azure Key Vault Managed HSM or Google Cloud HSM).
• Practical understanding of encryption, key management or PKI principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and explain technical topics to stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn and to work under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience with PKI or certificate lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of KMIP and PKCS#11.
• Proficiency in Linux or another Unix variant.
• Scripting or automation experience (for example Python or PowerShell).
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk controls related to cryptographic infrastructure.
• Experience in a regulated environment, such as financial services.

Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing the contract.

Must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Some travel may be required. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

World Wide Technology is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.