Cyber Data Protection/PKI Specialist Senior Consultant

Skills

• Subject Matter Expertise in Data Protection and PKI
• Strategic and Practical Data Protection and Encryption Requirements Evaluation
• Design, Implementation, and Operation of Technology and Process Solutions
• Development and Leading of Encryption Strategies
• PKI Concepts: Certificates, CAs, RA, CSR, OCSP, CRL, HSM, Key Management, Trust Chains
• Cloud Encryption Concepts: Client-side Encryption, BYOK, Server-side Encryption
• Data Protection Technologies: Database Encryption, File Encryption, PKI, CLM, TLS/SSL, SSH, S/MIME, Code Signing, NIST-aligned Practices
• Quantum Readiness and AI Protection Experience
• Public Cloud Security and Modern Data Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, Starburst
• Emerging Data Protection Technologies: Secure Access Service Edge, Data Security Posture Management, Data Security Platforms, Synthetic Data
• Networks, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, End Point Security
• Popular Databases: Oracle, MS SQL, Windows, UNIX
• Identity, Authentication, and Directory Services: Active Directory, LDAP
• Collaborative Efforts Across Organizational Silos: IT Professionals, Legal/Compliance Teams, Business Executives
• Cloud Collaboration Tools and Security/Compliance: Microsoft 365
• Change Management, Deployment, and Operational Processes in Large IT Organizations
• Vendor Relationship Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Related Field
• 5+ Years Professional Experience in Data Protection and Information Security
• 5+ Years with PKI Concepts: Certificates, CAs, RA, CSR, OCSP, CRL, HSM, Key Management, Trust Chains
• 2+ Years Managing and Implementing Various Encryption Technologies
• 2+ Years Developing Data Protection Strategies, Roadmaps, and Frameworks
• 2+ Years 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 Hands-On Understanding of Integration Points Across F5, Load Balancers, WAFs, Kubernetes, API Gateways, Web/App Servers, and Cloud Platforms
• 2+ Years Client-Facing Skills: Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management, Workshop Facilitation, and Executive Communication
• 2+ Years Leading Small Teams/Workstreams and Producing Structured, Client-Ready Deliverables
• 2+ Years Industry Work Experience
• Professional Certifications Such as CISSP, CISM, or Similar