VP,Cryptography Engineer Job Rapid City South Dakota USA,IT/Tech

Position: VP, Staff Cryptography Engineer

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Role Summary/

Purpose:

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.

Our Way of Working:

We offer flexible work options, including working from home, near one of our hubs, or in our offices. Occasional in-person engagement activities may be required, such as meetings, training, and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

Promote engineering excellence through automation, collaboration, and orchestration.

Collaborate with architecture teams to identify capability gaps, develop requirements, and assist with proof of concepts and testing.

Lead technical support for a global cryptography program leveraging multi-cloud data protection capabilities.

Manage technology infrastructure, identify overlaps and gaps, and ensure proper change management and disaster recovery processes.

Participate as a technical lead within the Information Security engineering team.

Contribute to documentation standards and procedures for security infrastructure.

Prioritize work using Agile processes, managing risks and impediments effectively.

Design and implement multi-cloud security measures to protect enterprise assets.

Administer and support multi-cloud infrastructure components such as API security, firewalls, PKI, secrets management, and monitoring tools.

Serve as a mentor and SME within the organization.

Act as a SAFe Product Owner for cryptographic technologies, managing the team backlog and product roadmap.

Support a “you build it, you own it” operational model.

Coordinate with program managers and architects to manage project timelines and risks.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in Application Development, Information Security, or related fields; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant experience.
3+ years experience in Cloud, Cryptography, and Dev Sec Ops .
Leadership experience for at least 3+ years, preferably as a Cryptography Engineer.
4+ years experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO
27001, NIST).
Hands-on expertise with API development/security, AWS, Azure, GCP, cryptography, data encryption, PKI, and related tools.

Desired Characteristics:

Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, cybersecurity certifications).
Experience designing and managing cloud security solutions.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
Experience with Agile and SAFe methodologies.
Understanding of operational security management.
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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VP, Cryptography Engineer