Cryptography Engineer

Title: CYBERSECURITY – Cryptography Engineer
Location:
Pittsburgh PA or Lake Mary FL (4 days hybrid) NJ NY location
Duration: 6-12 months contract with possible extension or conversion

Application Developer IV (Cryptography Eng)

Core Focus:
Dual role – Cryptography + PKI
Must-Have Skills:

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals
• Cryptography protocols
• HSM experience
• PKI key lifecycle management

Technical Environment:

• Enterprise PKI
• Certificate lifecycle management + cryptography asset management
• Some server setup / installation and POC work

Nice-to-Have:

• AWS / cloud PKI experience
• Hands-on POC experience
• Scripting / automation for installs

Key Screening Questions:

• Describe HSM projects and your role.
• What PKI key lifecycle tasks have you handled?
• Which cryptographic protocols have you implemented and why?

Job Description

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related fields.

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Certifications:

CISSP.

• 5+ years of experience installing and supporting cryptographic solutions.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with the following:
o HSMs and Key Management Systems (KMS).
o Certificate Lifecycle Management platforms.
o Automation of certificate and cryptographic key services.

• Knowledge of the following:
o Cryptographic algorithms and key management.
o Secure protocols and certificates.
o Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (GDPR, DORA, NIST, and ISO 27001).

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. TALENT PROFILE Required skills/ experience

• 5+ years of experience installing and supporting cryptographic solutions.
• HSMs and Key Management Systems (KMS).
  o Certificate Lifecycle Management platforms.
  o Automation of certificate and cryptographic key services.
• Knowledge of the following:
  o Cryptographic algorithms and key management.
  o Secure protocols and certificates.
  o Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (GDPR, DORA, NIST, and ISO 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.