Senior Cryptography SME – Security Solutions Expert

The role is for a leading global financial institution focused on safeguarding digital assets and strengthening security infrastructure worldwide.

• 5+ years of experience in cryptography, security solutions, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with Venafi platform or TLS/SSH management processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Operational mindset, delivering solutions aligned with security and compliance standards.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure technologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Python.
• SQL/MySQL knowledge.
• Exceptional documentation skills.
• Passion for cryptography and continuous learning.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS.
• Experience with API integrations and cURL commands.

• Collaborate with global teams as the Subject Matter Expert for cryptographic products, including TLS/SSL and SSH key management.
• Identify gaps in cryptographic processes, escalate issues, and propose solutions for process improvements.
• Lead change management initiatives, working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Prepare and analyze reports to identify issues and track progress of cryptography projects.
• Serve as the first line of escalation for cryptography-related incidents and queries.
• Develop solutions for complex, non-standard requests from end users and support their implementation.
• Respond proactively to urgent production issues involving cryptographic services.
• Educate business units on SSH/TLS remediation processes and support their progress.
• Ensure compliance with security standards through thorough documentation and review.
• Provide expert cryptography consultancy to internal stakeholders worldwide.
• Process service requests within agreed SLAs using ServiceNow.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.