Cryptographic Key Management Operations Engineer

Overview

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking a highly skilled Cryptographic Key Management Operations Engineer to join the client s onsite team in Omaha, NE
. This is a hands-on, business-as-usual (BAU) operational role responsible for leading and supporting day-to-day cryptographic operations, with a strong focus on cryptographic key storage, enterprise keystore management, and certificate lifecycle management
.

This role is critical to ensuring the security, availability, and compliance of cryptographic keys and certificates supporting mission-critical financial systems in a highly regulated environment.

• Lead and perform daily BAU cryptographic operations including key generation, secure storage, rotation, and retirement
• Manage digital certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and lifecycle management
• Administer and operate enterprise keystores, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and Key Management Systems (KMS)
• Serve as a senior escalation point for cryptographic incidents, service requests, and operational issues
• Perform proactive monitoring, health checks, and routine maintenance of key management platforms
• Ensure cryptographic operations comply with approved SOPs, runbooks, and change management processes
• Maintain operational logs and provide audit and compliance evidence as required
• Collaborate closely with onsite security, infrastructure, application, and compliance teams
• Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled maintenance activities

• Technical Expertise:
  Strong hands-on experience with cryptographic key storage and enterprise keystore management
• Proven experience with HSMs, cloud KMS, or enterprise key management platforms
• Solid understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
• Working knowledge of PKI, digital certificates, and key lifecycle management

• Demonstrated experience providing production / BAU support for security or cryptographic platforms
• Ability to lead operational activities and mentor junior engineers
• Strong incident management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with ticketing systems and meeting operational SLAs

• Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including documentation and evidence collection

• 5-7+ years of experience in cryptographic operations, key management, or security operations
• Prior experience in financial services, payments, or highly regulated environments is strongly preferred

• Participation in internal and external meetings via video conferencing
• Ability to work onsite at corporate or client offices, as required
• Prolonged periods of desk work and computer use
• Physical requirements may include bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 25 lbs when required
• Valid driver s license and acceptable driving record may be required for business travel
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws