Talent Smart Limited

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.

Overview We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-scale infrastructure. You'll work across networking, systems, and storage in highly available and security-conscious environments, ensuring performance, resilience, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage and support enterprise networking (IP, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, load balancers). Administer Windows, Linux, and Unix systems across data centres and virtualised environments. Configure and maintain network storage, Client Server architectures, and application protocols . Automate infrastructure tasks with PowerShell, Bash, or Python . Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, driving root-cause resolution. Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance and best practices. Requirements Proven infrastructure engineering experience in large enterprise environments. Strong knowledge of networking, systems, storage, and virtualisation. Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience working in security-sensitive environments (finance, government, energy, etc.). Certifications (CCNA/CCNP, VMware, Microsoft, Linux, ITIL) desirable. Cloud and automation exposure is a plus.