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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Cryptography Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\n As a Senior Cryptography Engineer, you will apply Crypt-Key expertise and technical leadership to customer mission challenges through research, consultancy, engineering delivery, strategic technical influence and the providing of guidance across multidisciplinary teams.\nDay-to-day, you’ll work across technical disciplines to develop/analyse integrated and innovative security solutions delivering high quality outputs that focus on customer problems and solutions in the cryptosecurity domain engaging regularly with customers and stakeholders.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nTechnically leading multidisciplinary teams across large or complex bids and projects in response to requests from customers and partners in the cryptosecurity domain\nEngaging regularly with customers and stakeholders to support smooth delivery, shape strategy, and identify opportunities for follow on work\nTaking customer requirements and interpreting the user, system and security requirements for a relatively complex crypto system in a mission context\nUnderstanding cryptographic algorithms, what functions they do and do not deliver and how they fit together to enable secure protocols\nAdvising on how to employ High grade crypto and key management to achieve outcomes in accordance\nApplying adversarial mind-set and the ability to support his mindset development in others\n\nEssential experience of the Senior Cryptography Engineer:\nPrevious experience in Crypt-Key, cryptography, key management or secure systems/ product engineering\nThe ability to lead others on large or complex engineering programmes or technical consultancy projects, including supporting development of junior colleagues\nThe ability to propose/design complex cryptographic solutions to meet security requirements\nStrong communications skills and stakeholder management\nDeep understanding of cyber security, its significance, concepts, threats, vulnerabilities and assurance\nEssential qualifications for the Senior Cryptography Engineer:\nDegree level education or equivalent\nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site and is 5 days per week on-site. Travel to customer sites will be expected.\nMalvern\nThe Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.\nAs a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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