Cloud Engineer (PKI / HSM Engineering)

Job Title: Cloud Engineer (PKI / HSM Engineering) – Hiring FAST!
Industry: Finance
Location Options: McLean, VA | Plano, TX
Pay Rate: $68/HR on W2 Only – NO C2C
Setting: Hybrid Required (Remote is NOT an Option)
Duration: 18+ months
Job ID: 248130

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 4 years of experience in Cyber Security
• At least 2 years of Cryptography experience
• At least 2 years of experience in Cloud Native technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• At least 2 years experience in Unix or Linux system administration
• At least 2 years of experience with FutureX and Thales HSMs
• At least 2 years of experience with Venafi and Digicert or other certificate lifecycle managers
• At least 2 years of experience with Hashicorp vault or other secrets management solutions
• At least 1 year of experience with Cortex Xsoar platform.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience
• 2+ experience with coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Powershell, Perl or Ruby)
• 4+ experience using security tools and frameworks (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)
• 2+ years experience working within Agile Development Practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects as part of a team of developers with deep experience in cryptography, distributed microservices, and full stack systems to create solutions that help meet regulatory needs for the company
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community, and from time to time, be asked to code or evaluate code
• Collaborate with Cyber product managers and architecture to deliver comprehensive cloud-based solutions that deliver security features to help millions of Americans protect their financial services.
• Assess security risks, especially for data confidentiality and integrity, by identifying vulnerabilities and understanding crypto cyber threat impacts
• Develop robust cryptographic solutions, designing, and implementing encryption, hashing, and digital signature algorithms to protect sensitive data. This involves selecting appropriate primitives, managing keys securely, and integrating solutions into enterprise offerings
• Mature and enhance governance framework for cryptography across the enterprise. This involves clear policies, standards, and guidelines for internal and external teams, ensuring consistency, compliance, and auditability.