Cryptography Engineers - Midlands

Location: Walton On The Hill

Role:
Cryptography Engineers Duration:
Permanent role Mode:
Hybrid

Key Responsibilities Design and implement cryptographic modules for embedded and automotive platforms Develop and integrate cryptographic algorithms: oSymmetric cryptographic algorithms such as AES (ECB/CBC/GCM/CCM modes) oAsymmetric cryptographic algorithms such as RSA, ECC (ECDSA, ECDH) oHashing and message authentication algorithms (SHA-2/3, HMAC, CMAC) Implement secure boot, chain-of-trust, and secure firmware update mechanisms Design and integrate key exchange protocols and secure session establishment Design and manage key management systems (KMS) and certificate handling (X.509) Integrate cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, MbedTLS, WolfSSL, etc.)

Integrate Hardware Security Modules (HSM) or TPM-based security solutions Support secure communication protocols (TLS, DTLS, IPsec, MACsec) Conduct cryptographic reviews, vulnerability analysis, and performance optimization Support compliance documentation and security validation activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system-level security architecture Must Requirements Minimum of a degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in in cryptography or embedded security Strong C/C++ programming skills Deep understanding of: oSymmetric encryption (AES, block cipher modes, authenticated encryption) oAsymmetric encryption & digital signatures (RSA, ECC, ECDSA, ECDH) oHashing and message authentication (SHA-2/3, HMAC, CMAC) oKey exchange protocols and secure session establishment oPKI and certificate management Experience in automotive embedded platforms

Experience with cryptographic libraries and secure communication protocols (TLS/DTLS/IPsec) Knowledge of secure coding practices and side-channel attack mitigation Preferred:
Experience in Secure ECU Development (keywords AutoSAR, Crypto Stack, SecOC, CAN and CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, and so on). C/C++ language experience.

Experience with debuggers. Automotive ECU security experience AUTOSAR Crypto Stack knowledge Secure boot and OTA/FOTA implementation experience Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography concepts Ability to communicate with Chinese OEMs and development teams