IT Security Specialist II

Job#: 3022441

Job Description:

Job Title: IT Security Specialist II

Location: Charlotte NC/ Denver CO (Onsite)

Duration: 8 months

Payrate: $65.00 - 67.75/hr

Description:

Looking for local candidates in Charlotte, NC or Denver, CO. This specific role is required to be fulfilled onsite 5 days a week.

This role is responsible for leading and supporting enterprise-wide governance efforts related to cryptographic technologies and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in crypto governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, internal policies, and risk management frameworks. Key responsibilities include defining governance models, managing crypto and PKI lifecycle processes, and partnering with engineering and compliance teams to ensure secure and compliant implementations.

Responsibilities:

Serve as SME for cryptographic governance and PKI lifecycle management.

Define and maintain enterprise crypto and PKI governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

Oversee key management processes including generation, rotation, archival, and destruction.

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure cryptographic implementations align with governance requirements.

Lead efforts to assess and mitigate risks associated with cryptographic systems and PKI.

Interface with internal audit, risk, and compliance teams to support assessments and regulatory reviews.

Monitor and report on crypto and PKI compliance metrics and control effectiveness.

Evaluate vendor solutions for crypto and PKI compliance and integration.

Stay current with evolving cryptographic standards, including Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams on crypto governance best practices.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, PKI architecture, and key lifecycle management.

Experience with governance frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS).

Familiarity with TLS, SSH, and other secure communication protocols.

Knowledge of Post-Quantum Cryptography and its governance implications.

Experience with cloud-based key management and protection strategies.

Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage risk and compliance deliverables in a complex environment.

Experience supporting audit exams and risk assessments.

Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, compliance, and vendor teams.

Agile delivery preferred.

Basic coding knowledge (including scripting) and understanding of SDLC process.

Required Skills:

Governance and Compliance

Risk Management

Cryptographic Lifecycle Management

PKI Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Strategy Development

Cybersecurity

Critical Thinking

Solution Design

Vendor Management

DevOps Practices

Test Engineering

Collaboration

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.