Cryptography Analyst (contract) Hybrid role: 2 days onsite, 3 days remoteUp to £312 per day (Inside IR35)Office in KnutsfordActive BPSS clearance requiredOpportunity to work on enterprise-scale cryptographic infrastructureABOUT THE CLIENTOur client is a global financial technology leader recognised for innovation and operational excellence. They are strengthening their cyber and cryptography capabilities to enhance the resilience of their platforms. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a Cryptography Analyst to join their established security operations function.THE BENEFITSHybrid working for a better work-life balanceWork with market-leading cryptographic technologiesExposure to enterprise-level environments and global teamsTHE CRYPTOGRAPHY ANALYST ROLEAs a Cryptography Analyst, you will ensure the integrity, availability, and compliance of cryptographic and key management services across the organisation. You will be hands-on in managing HSMs (Thales, Entrust, Gemalto, or similar), automating operational tasks, and supporting incident, change, and configuration management. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to maintain secure and compliant cryptographic services and to continuously improve processes and documentation.CRYPTOGRAPHY ANALYST ESSENTIAL SKILLSStrong background in cryptography or information securityHands-on experience managing HSMs (Thales, Entrust, or Gemalto)Proficiency with HSM monitoring tools and automationCoding skills in Python or s