Lead SME - Cryptography - banking 💥

Join us, and safeguard global systems through cutting-edge encryption!

Kraków - based opportunity with hybrid work model (6 days/month in the office).

As a Lead SME - Cryptography, you will be working for our client, a global financial institution undergoing significant technological transformation, supporting internal teams with secure and scalable cryptographic services. You will join a dedicated Cryptography Services Operations team with a focus on SSH and TLS key management using the Venafi Trust Protection Platform. Your role will center around improving operational processes, troubleshooting certificate-related issues, and collaborating closely with global stakeholders and vendors to drive cryptographic compliance and efficiency across the organization.

Your main responsibilities:

• Acting as the subject matter expert on Venafi product and cryptographic processes
• Leading change implementation by working with vendors and internal teams
• Troubleshooting certificate generation and connectivity issues
• Supporting SSH/TLS key management and remediation initiatives
• Preparing reports by aggregating data from multiple sources
• Identifying process gaps and escalating risks with mitigation strategies
• Assisting end users in resolving non-standard cryptographic queries
• Responding to urgent production issues related to cryptographic services
• Providing first-line escalation support for team members
• Engaging with business units to drive awareness and adoption of cryptographic practices

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Proven experience with Venafi platform or managing TLS/SSH processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage time effectively
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure platforms and technologies
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills
• Operational mindset with a focus on compliance and standardization
• Stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• Initiative and willingness to improve existing processes
• Experience managing technical changes and identifying risk mitigation paths
• Motivation to grow within the field of cryptography

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Experience using ServiceNow for IT service management
• Familiarity with scripting in Python for automation or data analysis
• Understanding of APIs used for cryptographic system integration
• Knowledge of Splunk for security data analysis
• Experience using Jira or Confluence in project environments

We offer you:

ITDS Business Consultants is involved in many various, innovative and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious and driven people. The offer includes:

• Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions
• Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry
• Work on the most strategic projects available in the market
• Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years
• Participation in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment
• Access to an attractive Medical Package
• Access to Multisport Program

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Internal job ID #6976

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