PKI Architect

Contract DV Cleared PKI Architect - Secure Platforms Location: Fulltime onsite at a secure UK Site (Farnborough, Erskine or Newcastle with Two days a week in Corsham p/w) Contract: Initial 7 Months - £96 p/h Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced DV cleared PKI Architect to lead the design, implementation and assurance of enterprise PKI services within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to work on a critical UK Government programme, delivering the cryptographic trust services that underpin secure communications, authentication and identity across mission-critical infrastructure. You''ll provide technical leadership throughout the full life cycle of a secure PKI implementation, from architecture and design through to deployment, governance and operational assurance, working closely with infrastructure, security and engineering teams in high-assurance environments. Essential Experience Proven experience as a PKI Architect or senior PKI Engineer within large enterprise environments. Strong experience designing and implementing PKI within secure or air-gapped environments. Excellent knowledge of: X.509 certificates, Certificate chains and trust models, Certificate life cycle management, CRL and OCSP architectures and Cryptographic policy and governance Experience designing secure operational models including dual control, separation of duties and privileged administration. Experience producing technical ..... full job details .....