Crypto Custodian

L3Harris Technologies

. Define and manage the crypto plan (Policies, registers, audits, incident management process and governance).

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeTewkesbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and manage the crypto plan (Policies, registers, audits, incident management process and governance).
Ensuring they are kept up to date in line with JSP490/IS4 updates and in full compliance with UK national standards.
To ensure defined escalation pathway and action any suspected or actual breach of security in line with national and company policy.
Investigating and reporting crypto incidents or compromises, liaising with authorities as required.
Management of cryptographic items to include controlling, storing, accounting for, and disposing of cryptographic material (physical and digital) throughout its lifecycle across multiple sites.
Maintenance of accurate records, inventories, and logs in line with national regulations and L3Harris requirements.
Devise an effective tracking system for all cryptographic items on their charge and undertake internal musters.
Responsibility for ensuring Suppliers understand and comply with national regulations and L3Harris requirements.
Provide international support to L3Harris’ growing base of customers in respect of provision, return and repair of cryptographic materials.
Ensuring compliance with international Export Control restrictions in place for cryptographic materials.
Supporting accreditation and assurance activities for cryptographic systems to include leading internal audits and external inspections.
Addressing findings and implementing corrective actions as required.
Working with Operations and internal stakeholders to provide Key and Cryptographic material in line with Customer requirements and manufacturing timelines.
Lead and provide SME guidance to business stakeholders to include briefing, debriefing, and training users to ensure they understand crypto responsibilities, alongside clear governance process.
Promoting awareness and training to embed a culture of crypto security across the organisation.
Develop and maintain close relationships with External and Customer stakeholders, providing SME guidance as required.
Acting as the Point of Contact for the UK Authorities on cryptographic matters.
Manage assigned team members ensuring effective tasking, compliance and delegating responsibilities where appropriate.
Provide opportunities for learning and development.
Manage the Crypto Authorisation and annual re-certification of cryptographic staff ensuring provision meets business requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in cryptographic account management, prior roles as a Crypto Custodian for MOD, other Government Agencies or relevant Industry is desirable.
Prior application and understanding of UK Defence security frameworks (JSP 440, JSP 490, HMG IS4)
Experience leading compliance, audits, and incident reporting within a high-security environment.
Will be required to undergo formal Crypto Security Training

Benefits

Comp & perks

£3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus – please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role.
Half day finish on a Friday
25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
Private medical insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
Group income protection
Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

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Hard Skills & Tools

cryptographic account managementincident managementauditingcompliancecrypto security trainingtracking systemsrecord maintenanceinventory managementcorrective actionsstakeholder management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtrainingrelationship buildingtask delegationproblem-solvingteam managementawareness promotiongovernance process understandingcustomer support

Certifications

Crypto Security Training