Echo IT Solutions · 5 months ago
Cryptographic Engineer
TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expEcho IT Solutions is seeking a Cryptographic Engineer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining key management systems to protect sensitive data within the bank. The role involves ensuring secure key generation, storage, and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with various teams to integrate security practices.
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Responsibilities
Designing, implementing, and maintaining the key management system used to protect sensitive data within the bank
Ensuring the secure generation, storage, distribution, and rotation of cryptographic keys in compliance with NIST and industry standards following all the best practices
Producing detailed architectural diagrams and technical documentation from business/technical requirements
Developing and implementing key management solution based on security policies and procedures to achieve secure key lifecycle management
Oversight of the generation, distribution, and secure storage of cryptographic keys, ensuring they are held in accordance to the highest security protocols
Building, maintaining and monitoring highly resilient, redundant and secure key management systems
Ensuring compliance with internal standards, procedures and regulatory requirements related to key management
Participating in security audits and assessments
Responding to security incidents involving the compromise or corruption of cryptographic key scenarios
Devising, implementing and documenting corrective actions to prevent future incidents
Working closely with clients, partners, vendors and security teams to integrate key management practices into broader security initiatives
Providing guidance and support on cryptographic practices
Collaborating with operations and other cross-functional teams to implement automated workflows for key lifecycle management
Maintaining comprehensive documentation of key management processes, configurations, and incident responses
Conducting training sessions and awareness programs for employees on best practices in key management and cryptographic security
Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to key management and cryptographic standards
Qualification
Required
Security Background (HMS, KMS – examples are Thales, Entrust, Ultimaco)
Python
Java
Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems
Strong experience with automation using Perl, python or PowerShell
Familiarity with cloud-based key management services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault)
Use of monitoring tools i.e. Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus/Grafana stack, ELK, etc
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Go) and experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
Experience using Utimaco, Thales, Entrust, etc. products for HSM and other Key Management components like legacy Client, Vormetric or CipherTrust Manager
Working knowledge of JIRA and Agile Scrum routines
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or relevant experience
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in key management, cryptographic security, or a related field
Proficiency in key management systems and tools (e.g., HSMs, KMS, PKI)
Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols
Experience with security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
Familiarity with cloud-based key management services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault)
Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems
Strong experience with automation using Perl, python or PowerShell
Familiarity with cloud-based key management services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault)
Use of monitoring tools i.e. Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus/Grafana stack, ELK, etc
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Go) and experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
Experience using Utimaco, Thales, Entrust, etc. products for HSM and other Key Management components like legacy Client, Vormetric or CipherTrust Manager
Working knowledge of JIRA and Agile Scrum routines
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines)
Preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus
Company
Echo IT Solutions
Echo IT Solutions provides IT consulting, managed services, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and custom software development.
51-200 employees
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