VP, Cryptography Engineer

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The VP, Staff Cryptography Engineer will serve as a key role in safeguarding enterprise multi-cloud systems, networks, and data. The position is responsible for designing, developing, driving, implementing, leading, and managing multi-cloud Information Security Engineering activities for the Cryptography program, including the underlying capabilities/technologies. Additionally, this role will act as a trusted peer and stakeholder advisor within the organization, working closely with Information Security Engineering leadership to ensure the delivery of the overall program roadmap aligned with the Cryptography strategy and vision.

• Promote engineering excellence through automation, collaboration, and orchestration.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to identify capability gaps and develop requirements.
• Lead ongoing Dev Sec Ops /Engineering support for a global cryptography program leveraging multi-cloud data protection capabilities.
• Manage technology infrastructure, identify gaps, and ensure proper change management and disaster recovery processes.
• Participate as a technical lead among a team of Information Security engineers.
• Contribute to documentation to ensure a mature security infrastructure.
• Prioritize work using Agile processes in partnership with peers.
• Design and implement multi-cloud security measures to protect enterprise assets.
• Administer and support multi-cloud infrastructure related to security systems.
• Mentor and serve as SME to team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a SAFe Product Owner for cryptographic technologies.
• Support operational responsibilities, including “you build it, you own it” model.
• Coordinate with program managers and architects on technical impacts and risks.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in Application Development, Information Security, or Systems Engineering; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in Cloud, Cryptography, and Dev Sec Ops .
• 3+ years in leadership roles, preferably as a Cryptography Engineer.
• 4+ years experience with regulatory compliance and security frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO
  27001, NIST).
• Hands-on expertise with API development/security, AWS, Azure, GCP, cryptography, and related tools.

• Ability to work under pressure across multiple projects.
• Certifications in cloud security, cybersecurity, governance, etc. (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, GIAC, ISC2).
• Experience designing and managing cloud security solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile, SAFe, Scrum methodologies.
• Operational knowledge of infrastructure management.
• Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Salary range: $135,000 - $230,000 annually, with eligibility for bonus. Salary depends on experience and market adjustments.