Job Title: IKP SME (Identity andamp; Key Management) Location: Sheffield or Birmingham - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: ContractCompany IntroductionThe bank is seeking an experienced IKP SME to provide expert guidance and implementation support for Identity and Key Management within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This role ensures secure identity management, encryption key life cycle operations, and compliance with the bank''s global security standards across multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments.Job Responsibilities/ObjectivesDesign and implement identity and key management solutions for OpenShift clusters. Manage encryption key life cycle: generation, rotation, storage, and retirement. Ensure integration with the bank''s enterprise identity and access management systems. Align all identity and key management processes with the bank''s security policies and regulatory requirements. Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for OpenShift workloads. Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls. Collaborate with OpenShift Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, and Automation teams to embed secure identity and key management practices. Provide technical expertise for API integrations and automation of key management tasks. Maintain detailed documentation of identity and key management configurations. Ensure adherence to the bank''s IT ..... full job details .....