ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE JUNIOR CRYPT-KEY ENGINEER:

The ability to think analytically minded and apply technical skills at an engineering level to both IT and crypto equipment
Proven experience working independently with some supervision seeking guidance on own initiative for unusual or unfamiliar situations
Previous experience working with crypto and key management technology in an academic research or industrial environment
The ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders including customers
Previous experience demonstrating rigor in performing equipment interoperability suitable for customers to make acceptance decisions
The ability to understand high-level security objectives and cryptographic algorithms
Essential qualifications for the Junior Crypt-Key Engineer
Degree level Education or Equivalent
We 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.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern and is fully on-site.
Malvern
The 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
Why Join QinetiQ?
As 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.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18693
Are you ready to be part of the future? 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 Junior Crypt-Key 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.

THE ROLE:

As a Junior Crypt-Key Engineer you will support all stages in the delivery of customer focused research, consultancy design and analysis in the field of cryptography and key management.
Day-to-day, you will contribute towards the development of proposals in response to requests from customers and consortium partners in the crypto security domain interacting with subject matter experts.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Understanding cyber security concepts, significance, threats, vulnerabilities and assurance
Being aware of digital technology trends with a desire to stay up-to date with the latest threats and solutions
Delivering high quality analysis, designs, reports and presentations that focus on customer problems and solutions in the crypto security domain
Working with others within QinetiQ to identify and derive security requirements, develop/analyse innovative solutions and to understand technical details in the crypto security domain
Expressing a security trade based on topics such as overall system performance, legal requirements, time and budget