Cryptography Engineer

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Cryptography Security SME

Phoenix - Hybrid

12+ month Contract

70-75/hr W2 but open to discuss rates

Our client is seeking a Cryptography Security SME to support a strategic enterprise cryptography initiative focused on cryptographic discovery, cryptographic posture management, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, key management, and post-quantum cryptography readiness.

This individual will play a key role in the evaluation and selection of cryptography platforms, leading technical assessments, proof-of-concepts, vendor evaluations, and implementation planning for a large-scale enterprise cryptography program.

• Evaluate cryptographic discovery and cryptography posture management solutions during the vendor selection process
• Perform technical due diligence, solution assessments, and vendor scoring activities
• Design, build, and execute proof-of-concept and pilot environments
• Validate discovery and inventory of cryptographic assets, including certificates, keys, protocols, PKI infrastructure, and related security components
• Assess platform scalability, operational fit, integration requirements, and long-term enterprise adoption
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to validate enterprise integrations and workflows
• Develop technical recommendations, architecture guidance, and implementation roadmaps
• Support transition from product evaluation through deployment planning and onboarding

• Strong experience in enterprise cryptography and cryptographic asset management
• Deep knowledge of PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and trust services
• Experience with key management systems and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• Hands-on experience with cryptographic discovery or cryptography posture management platforms
• Background in security architecture, platform integration, and enterprise security design
• Experience conducting proof-of-concepts, pilots, and technical product evaluations
• Ability to assess vendor solutions and provide technical recommendations to senior leadership
• Strong understanding of cryptographic governance, operational processes, and risk considerations

• Experience with cryptographic inventory and discovery tooling
• Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility initiatives
• Experience supporting large-scale cryptography modernization programs
• Background in financial services, regulated industries, or large enterprise environments
• Familiarity with NIST, FIPS, and modern cryptographic standards

We're looking for a cryptography subject matter expert who can bridge architecture, engineering, and security strategy. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PKI, certificate management, key management, HSMs, and cryptographic discovery platforms, along with the ability to evaluate vendor technologies and guide enterprise-wide implementation decisions.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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