Cyber Security Engineer – Cryptography & PKI at PA

Elite WorkForce • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer specializing in Cryptography & PKI to join a high-impact cybersecurity team within a leading global financial services environment. This role focuses on enterprise-wide cryptography solutions, PKI management, and supporting the transition toward Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cryptographic technologies, certificate lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• CISSP certification required
• 5+ years of experience installing and supporting cryptographic solutions
• Hands-on Experience With: Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Key Management Systems (KMS), Certificate Lifecycle Management platforms, Cryptographic automation tools
• Strong Knowledge Of: Cryptographic algorithms and key management, Secure protocols and digital certificates, Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
• Knowledge of Regulatory standards: GDPR, DORA, NIST, ISO 27001

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience working in regulated enterprise environments
• Ability to support audits and compliance reviews

Responsibilities

• Implement and support enterprise cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions
• Build, integrate, and maintain a Cryptographic Asset Management Platform to support migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cryptography and digital certificate use cases
• Integrate digital certificates with Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms
• Develop system architecture documentation, build procedures, and knowledge articles
• Respond to inquiries from Internal Audit and Federal Regulators related to PKI and cryptographic controls
• Automate certificate and cryptographic key services

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior