Cryptography and PKI Security Specialist




Salary circa £55,000




Location: Sheffield or Norwich



Are you passionate about cyber security, encryption and protecting critical business services?



Join Aviva's Cyber Protection Services team and play a key role in helping keep our customers, colleagues and business secure. You'll be part of a dedicated team of c yber security specialists responsible for managing and enhancing the cryptograph y services that underpin our technology estate.



This could be the perfect role if you have hands-on Public Key Infrastructure ( PKI ) experience, enjoy solving complex security challenges, and want to develop your expertise across key management and certificate automation within a large and complex organisation.




A bit about the job:



As a
Cryptography and PKI Security Specialist , you'll help govern and manage Aviva's encryption capabilities, including our PKI services, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs ) and key management platforms. You'll play an important role in maintaining secure, reliable operational services while helping identify and reduce cyber security risks across the business.



We're looking for someone with hands-on PKI operational experience, particularly around certificate lifecycle automation, and a strong interest in cryptography.



You'll work closely with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders across Aviva, helping us strengthen our security controls and prepare for future cryptographic challenges and opportunities.



You'll also bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders and explain technical concepts in a clear and practical way.




Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Experience working in a cryptographic operations , with knowledge of cryptographic key handling processes, key ceremonies, segregation of duties and split-knowledge controls.

• Experience delivering and managing PKI services , using a Certificate Lifecycle Management platform, including successfully automating certificate lifecycles.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, create clear documentation and present confidently to a range of audiences.

• Good understanding of cyber security standards and frameworks , alongside knowledge of security incident response and cyber risk management.

• Experience working with Thales technologies , including Cipher Trust Manager and Hardware Security Module (HSM) management, would be beneficial.

What you'll get for this role:



Our purpose,
with you today, for a better tomorrow , is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.

• Salary circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's results

• Generous pension scheme. For example, if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and access to a range of retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and the opportunity to join our Save As You Earn scheme

• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Three paid volunteering days to support causes that matter to you

• Wellbeing support and tools to help you be at your best

Aviva is for Everyone



We're inclusive and welcome everyone. We want applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.



Excited but not sure you tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you. Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Aviva, we value potential as much as experience and encourage you to apply.



We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part-time working and job shares.



We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, our business and you. Most of our people work in a smart-working environment, spending around 50% of their time in the office each week and the rest working flexibly.



To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look
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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi a call on 07387534297 or send an email to kirthi.kanikireddy@aviva.com