PKI Architect

Project overview

PKI Architect Position at our client from the banking industry in Zurich.

Responsibilities

Your knowledge:

What distinguishes you:

• Responsibility for the security architecture and technical further development of the Trust Management domain with a focus on PKI, Credential, Certificate, and Key Management systems.
• Development of target architectures and integration patterns for the secure use of certificates, credentials, and cryptographic keys in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Translation of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements into technical architecture specifications, standards, and guardrails.
• Advising engineering, platform, security, and application teams on architecture, design, and technology decisions.
• Definition and further development of architecture principles, interfaces, and guardrails for central trust services.
• Several years of experience as a Security or PKI Architect with a deep understanding of PKI architectures, X.509 certificates, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Key Management, and HSMs.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and integration of central trust management services into complex, hybrid, and/or cloud-based IT landscapes.
• Very good understanding of cryptographic methods, protocols, and relevant security and architecture standards.
• Experience in a regulated banking or financial environment is an advantage.
• Language skills: German
• Analytical and networked thinking with a strong eye for end-to-end connections.
• Strong communication skills in exchanges with various stakeholders.
• Structured and solution-oriented way of working with high consulting competence.

Project details

Zurich, Switzerland

Work Model: Hybrid

Sector: Banking

Immediately

approx. 15 months

100%

Ref. No.: BH 24707

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Due to Swiss labor law, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages in working age, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic origins, and religious beliefs. Therefore, information about gender or a photo in your application is not required.

Due to customer requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore possible solutions together with our end customer.

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• Start: 2026-10
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Zurich, Schweiz, CH
• Languages: German