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
• Robust and Scalable Certificate Management Processes
• Monitoring and Maintenance of Certificate Infrastructures
• Emerging Encryption Technologies (Post-Quantum Cryptography, Confidential Computing, Secure Enclaves, Envelope Encryption)
• Industry Trends Around Cyber Risk, Data Protection, and Cryptography Practices
• New Tools and Solutions Evaluation and Recommendation

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 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
• Quantum Readiness and AI Protection Experience (Strong Plus)
• Significant Industry Work Experience Preferred
• Experience with Market Leading Data Protection and Encryption Vendors (e.g., Thales, AppViewX, Venafi, Fortanix, DigiCert, Protegrity)
• Experience with Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) Security and Modern Data Platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Starburst)
• Experience or Familiarity with Emerging Data Protection Technologies for User Communications (e.g., Secure Access Service Edge, Data Security Posture Management, Data Security Platforms, Synthetic Data)
• Familiarity with Networks, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Endpoint Security
• Familiarity with Popular Databases on Both Windows and UNIX Platforms, Including Oracle and MS SQL
• Familiarity with Common Identity, Authentication, and Directory Services, Such as Active Directory and LDAP
• Familiarity with Sophisticated Multinational Companies and Distributed Business Models
• Experience Defining Data Protection Use Cases, Documenting Business Requirements, and Evaluating Technology Solutions
• Experience Working with Data Protection and Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• Experience Leading Collaborative Efforts Across Organizational Silos, Including Multifunctional Teams of IT Professionals, Legal/Compliance Teams, and Business Executives
• Familiarity 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
• Professional Certifications Such as CISSP, CISM, or Similar