Cyber Data Protection/PKI Specialist Senior Consultant

Skills

• Strong understanding of encryption technologies (e.g., database encryption, file encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate lifecycle management (CLM), transport layer security (TLS))
• Experience with cryptographic standards and protocols including TLS/SSL, SSH, S/MIME, code signing, and NIST-aligned practices
• Experience with emerging data protection technologies for user communications, e.g., Secure Access Service Edge, Data Security Posture Management, Data Security Platforms and Synthetic Data
• Familiarity with networks, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security
• Experience with popular databases on both Windows and UNIX platforms, including Oracle and MS SQL
• Experience with common identity, authentication, and directory services, such as Active Directory and LDAP
• Experience with cloud collaboration tools and security/compliance, particularly Microsoft 365
• Experience with change management, deployment, and operational processes in large IT organizations
• Experience with vendor relationship management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience within data protection and information security, which may include Data Discovery, Data Classification and Rights Management, Data Access Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Access Security Broker, Encryption, Certificate Lifecycle Management, Cloud Security, SaaS Security
• 5+ years with PKI concepts: certificates, CAs, RA, CSR, OCSP, CRL, HSM, key management, trust chains
• 2+ years of professional experience managing and implementing various encryption technologies (e.g., database encryption, file encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate lifecycle management (CLM), transport layer security (TLS))
• 2+ years of total hands-on technical experience with one or more data protection technologies
• 2+ years with CLM platforms such as AppViewX, Venafi, Keyfactor, DigiCert, or similar
• 2+ years with cryptographic standards and protocols including TLS/SSL, SSH, S/MIME, code signing, and NIST-aligned practices
• 2+ years certificate discovery, inventory, automation, renewal, and compliance monitoring
• 2+ years supporting strategy, architecture, roadmap, and implementation workstreams
• 2+ years of hands-on understanding of integration points across F5, load balancers, WAFs, Kubernetes, API gateways, web/app servers, and cloud platforms
• 2+ years of client-facing skills: requirements gathering, stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and executive communication
• 2+ years leading small teams/workstreams and producing structured, client-ready deliverables
• Ability to travel 25-50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve