Lead Security Encryption Engineer

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Lead Security Encryption Engineer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte NC; Irving TX; Minneapolis MN; Chandler AZ; Iselin NJ; or McLean VA.

Join a high-impact security engineering team at the forefront of enterprise cryptography where you will design build and scale critical encryption and key management solutions that protect some of the organizations most sensitive data. This role is ideal for a hands-on security engineer with deep expertise in cryptographic protocols HSMs and modern data protection technologies who thrives in complex large-scale environments. You will work across Linux Windows and automation frameworks to harden systems optimize performance and drive secure architecture forward.

Responsibilities:

• Design build and scale critical encryption and key management solutions to protect sensitive data
• Work across Linux Windows and automation frameworks to harden systems and optimize performance
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to deliver resilient scalable security solutions
• Actively mentor and develop team members by providing technical guidance and sharing best practices

Requirements:

• 5 years of Information Security Engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education
• 5 years of intermediate to advanced level experience with scripting/automation using tools such as: Bash PowerShell Python Ansible VBScript or JavaScript UI path etc
• 5 years of Unix/Linux/Windows Systems Administration experience with in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting OS hardening and OS tuning
• 5 years of experience with encryption or tokenization technologies
• 3 years of experience performing builds administration and/or support of hardware security modules or security appliance devices
• Advanced Knowledge of Cryptographic protocols & algorithms
• Knowledge and understanding of Cryptographic Technologies and Key Management
• Experience with Thales CipherTrust Key Manager and CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE)
• Understanding of (format preserving encryption) FPE tokenization and TDE (transparent data encryption)
• Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades security patches version upgrades for systems appliances and HSMs
• Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies
• Experience with application support in Linux and Windows server environments
• Proven experience with change and incident management practices in medium to large enterprise environments

Desired skills:

• Experience with and the ability to thrive in a complex and fast-paced technology and/or information security organization within a large enterprise environment
• Experience performing technical product assessments including development of implementation plans in a large enterprise
• Experience mentoring/guiding less experienced staff
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced critical thinking problem solving and technical troubleshooting abilities
• Security certifications such as CISSP GIAC or equivalent
• Cloud certifications such as AZ-900 MS-900 or equivalent/higher
• Knowledge and understanding of implementing infrastructure upgrades security patches or version upgrades
• Experience designing developing and implementing synthetic transactions for the monitoring of applications and/or infrastructure
• Experience with Puppet/Chef/Ansible or similar automation tools
• Knowledge and understanding of banking or the financial services industry
• Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet aggressive time frames
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)
• Leverage AI to accelerate system design coding testing analysis and troubleshooting
• Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
• Understand and account for model limitations security risks and operational considerations
• Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
• Ensure AI usage aligns with security compliance privacy and ethical standards

Pay range: $83.75 - $91.75 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract contract-for-hire and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas NYC SF and Illinois)

For multiple years running Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance as a Best Company for Career Growth for Diversity and for Leadership amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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