Cyber Technical Principal Associate; Cryptography
Listed on 2026-01-01
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Cyber Technical Principal Associate (Cryptography)
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex cyber security problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking a Cyber Technical Principal Associate who is passionate about cryptography and emerging technologies to join our team.
As a Principal Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving major data protection transformation work within Capital One.
Develop robust cryptographic solutions, designing, and implementing encryption, hashing, and digital signature algorithms to protect sensitive data. This involves selecting appropriate primitives, managing keys securely, and integrating solutions into enterprise offerings
Drive diverse technology projects as part of a team of engineers and developers with deep experience in cryptography, distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
Collaborate with Cyber product managers and architecture to deliver comprehensive cloud-based solutions that deliver security features to help millions of Americans protect their financial services.
Assess security risks, especially for data confidentiality and integrity, by identifying vulnerabilities and understanding crypto cyber threat impacts
Mature and enhance governance framework for cryptography across the enterprise. This involves clear policies, standards, and guidelines for internal and external teams, ensuring consistency, compliance, and auditability
Utilize pipelines automation and programming languages like JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS, Type Script, SQL, Python, and Go, Open Source RDBMS and No
SQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and KubernetesWork with Cloud and AWS technologies; such as, EC2, RDS, KMS, Cloud
HSM, Lambda, and Fargate
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 3 years of experience in Cyber Security or information technology
At least 2 years of Cryptography experience
At least 2 years with HSMs (Hardware Security Modules) experience
At least 2 years of experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP or other cloud services
At least 2 years experience in Unix or Linux system administration
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience or information technology
4+ experience using security tools and frameworks (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)
2+ experience with coding and scripting in Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Perl or Ruby
2+ years of payment Cloud
HSM (Hardware Security Modules) experience2+ years of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) experience
2+ years experience working within Agile Development Practices
2+ years of experience with RESTful APIs
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
New York, NY: $173,000 - $197,400 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
Plano, TX:…
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