Overview

At QinetiQ, join us as a Junior Crypt-Key Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with leading experts in cryptography and key management. This role involves supporting customer-focused research, consultancy design and analysis in the crypto security domain.

Responsibilities

• Understand cyber security concepts, significance, threats, vulnerabilities and assurance.
• Stay up-to-date with digital technology trends, threats and solutions.
• Deliver high-quality analysis, designs, reports and presentations that address customer problems and solutions in crypto security.
• Collaborate with QinetiQ colleagues to identify security requirements, develop and analyse innovative solutions, and understand technical details in crypto security.
• Express security trade-offs based on system performance, legal requirements, time and budget.

Essential Experience

• Analytical thinking and ability to apply technical skills to IT and crypto equipment at an engineering level.
• Experience working independently with supervision for unusual or unfamiliar situations.
• Previous experience with crypto and key management technology in academic or industrial settings.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders including customers.
• Experience demonstrating rigor in equipment interoperability to support customer acceptance decisions.
• Understanding of high-level security objectives and cryptographic algorithms.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent.

We value diverse backgrounds and are open to different experiences and education pathways, provided you can demonstrate the required level of experience and willingness to learn.

Location, hours and on-site requirement

This role is 37 hours per week and based on-site in Malvern.

About Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing to the UK's defence capabilities, including technologies for military and civilian applications such as sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

Join a growing company tackling diverse, complex challenges through innovation and collaboration. Our environment encourages teamwork across disciplines and experiences, enabling you to contribute to solving problems while fostering an inclusive culture where you can be authentic and valued.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal covering various services and experiences
• Support for Armed Forces community and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering opportunities supporting charities and local communities

Recruitment Process and Security

Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive, with reasonable adjustments discussed with the Recruiter if needed. Many roles require national security vetting; applicants may transfer existing clearances where applicable. Some roles have additional restrictions related to nationality. Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to undergo DV clearance.