Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

Seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in cryptographic infrastructure within the technology sector. The role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting secure systems, cryptographic services, and key management solutions to safeguard sensitive organizational data and transactions. This position requires collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain cryptographic infrastructure including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key management platforms.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of encryption keys, including generation, rotation, archival, and destruction in line with security standards.
• Integrate cryptographic services with enterprise applications using protocols such as KMIP and PKCS#11.
• Support cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms, such as CipherTrust Manager and Luna HSMs.
• Automate operational workflows and scripting tasks using tools like PowerShell and Python to optimize processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cryptographic vaults and systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and internal control standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to FAQs for internal and client use.
• Drive improvements in key management and certificate workflows through automation and process enhancements.
• Stay updated on security protocols, regulatory requirements, and emerging cryptographic technologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, or related fields.
• Support experience with cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms such as CipherTrust Manager and Luna Hardware Security Modules.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting languages, including PowerShell and Python.
• Experience supporting cryptographic protocols and integration with enterprise applications, particularly KMIP and PKCS#11.
• Strong understanding of encryption key lifecycle management processes.
• Technical proficiency in Linux or other Unix variants.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or cryptographic systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk controls related to cryptographic infrastructure.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical plans and summaries to stakeholders.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

$60.00 – $70.00 hourly

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.