Cryptography SME

Our client is looking for a Cryptography SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working Inside IR35 and requiring travel to site as per business need to either Leamington or Gaydon.

A Cryptography SME is a specialized role within a product team, typically focused on security and encryption. They are responsible for overseeing the development and strategy of cryptographic products or features, ensuring they align with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Here's an overview of the role's key responsibilities and competencies:

Your responsibilities:
* Product Vision and Roadmap
o Define the product vision and roadmap for cryptography-related products or features.
o Identify market needs, use cases, and emerging security trends to keep the product relevant.
* Collaboration with Engineering
o Work closely with cryptography engineers and security architects to ensure the technical feasibility of features.
o Facilitate agile development, prioritizing the backlog, and breaking down features into executable user stories.
* Compliance and Security Standards
o Ensure the product adheres to industry standards (eg, FIPS 140-2, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
o Stay updated on regulations, compliance requirements, and security threats.
* User Experience
o Focus on the usability of cryptographic features, ensuring they are understandable and accessible to end-users.
o Collect feedback to make encryption implementations practical without compromising security.
* Stakeholder Communication
o Act as the primary point of contact for cryptography-related features, communicating updates, timelines, and risk factors.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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