Job Description

Date live:

24/06/2025

Business Area:

Chief Information Security Office

Area of Expertise:

Technology

Contract:

Permanent

Reference Code:

JR-0000045015

Be a part of a place where challenges are measured in billions, qubits and nanoseconds. Build your career in an environment where we're advancing machine learning, leveraging blockchains, and harnessing FinTech. Working in Barclays technology, you'll reimagine possibilities: learning and innovating to solve the challenges ahead, delivering for millions of customers.

We are shaping the future of financial technology.

Why not join us and make it happen here?



Join us as an AVPCryptography PKI Engineerand play a critical role in fortifying our cryptography infrastructure by supporting the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of robust PKI solutions, to support encryption, authentication, and digital signing processes as part of a 24/7 global operations team. Alongside this you will also be responsible for embedding the necessary elasticity needed to support the modern ecosystem and the post-quantum landscape beyond that. If you're passionate about security and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want you on our team!



To be successful as an AVP Cryptography PKI Engineer , you should have experience with:



PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Setting up and managing digital certificates and certificate authorities.

Experience with Certificate Management platforms such as Venafi or Keyfactor.

Experience with HSMs (Hardware Security Modules) like Thales or Entrust for secure key storage.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows, especially for managing cryptographic systems.

Compliance Knowledge, Expertise in standards such as NIST, FIPS, ISO27001/27002

Incident response knowledge of how to handle breaches or compromises related to cryptographic assets.

Scripting and Programming:

Basic scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Shell) for automating tasks related to container management

Automation Tools:

Familiarity with automation tools like CI/CD pipelines, templating engines, and orchestration tools to automate container workflows.



You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.



This role would be based out of our Knutsford office.



Purpose of the role



To manage and monitor the banks cryptographic assets, for all use cases, whilst ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of sensitive data, both through BAU support and On-Call support as part of a 24/7 global team.



Accountabilities



Collaboration with internal and external customers and stakeholders to understand and identify cryptographic needs across the organisation, sharing best practices including solutions to business applications and processes.

Execution of security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in cryptographic implementations and procedures and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders.

Implementation and monitoring of cryptographic solutions used in various banking applications to ensure they function correctly and meet the Cryptography Standard.

Development of training content for colleagues to share expertise on cryptographic concepts, best practice and security procedures in line with Standards and Industry regulations Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and specifications related to cryptographic designs and implementations. Provision of subject matter expertise in cryptography methodologies.

To manage and support the service management of cryptography solutions consumed by the Bank globally, in line with Technology Controls and Standards, including but not limited to Incident/Problem/Change/Vulnerability Management.

Understanding of industry cryptographic principles including algorithms, protocols and technologies including symmetric and asymmetric keys, digital signatures, key exchange and encryption. Advocate the improvement and implementation of security controls when appropriate.

Presentation of complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of Leadership.



Assistant Vice President Expectations



To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.

Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.

Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.

Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.

Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.

Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.

Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.

Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.



All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.



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Reasonable adjustment

Our purpose

Equal opportunities

Right to work statement

Who succeeds in

Tech at Barclays?



For a career with us, you need to be prepared to take big steps forward, curious to face the challenges ahead, and driven to focus on the outcomes. We need people with the Barclays mindset to make it happen here.



What you'll get in return

Competitive holiday allowance

Life assurance

Private medical care

Pension contribution

Our technology



Supporting our 48 million customers and clients worldwide takes a lot of forward thinking. It means harnessing technology to support the economy. It means making a difference to people's lives. And it requires the maintenance and development of a global, technological infrastructure. At Barclays, technology helps us keep transactions moving, manages data, and protects our customers. Join a world where your work creates unique moments of impact. Make it happen here.



This is Barclays Manchester



Barclays Knutsford is a world-class campus in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, and at the centre of our global operations. The place where it all happens. The place where we deliver the technology, security and customer care that our personal and corporate banking customers rely on 24/7/365.



A workplace like no other

Your commute

Much more than work

Immersive events

Play/Pause

Working flexibly



We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.



Hybrid working



We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, 'anchor', days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.



Barclays is built on an international scale.



Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience. And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we'll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.