Cryptography Engineer

Cybersecurity – Cryptography Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh PA or Lake Mary FL (4 days hybrid) NJ NY location

Duration: 6-12 months contract with possible extension or conversion

Application Developer IV (Cryptography Eng) Core Focus: Dual role – Cryptography + PKI

Must-Have Skills:

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals
• Cryptography protocols
• HSM experience
• PKI key lifecycle management

Technical Environment:

• Enterprise PKI
• Certificate lifecycle management + cryptography asset management
• Some server setup / installation and POC work

Nice-to-Have:

• AWS / cloud PKI experience
• Hands-on POC experience
• Scripting / automation for installs

Key Screening Questions:

• Describe HSM projects and your role.
• What PKI key lifecycle tasks have you handled?
• Which cryptographic protocols have you implemented and why?

Job Description - To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related fields.

• Certifications: CISSP.

• 5+ years of experience installing and supporting cryptographic solutions.

Knowledge and hands-on experience with the following:

• HSMs and Key Management Systems (KMS).
• Certificate Lifecycle Management platforms.
• Automation of certificate and cryptographic key services.

Knowledge of the following:

• Cryptographic algorithms and key management.
• Secure protocols and certificates.
• Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (GDPR, DORA, NIST, and ISO 27001).

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.