Cryptographic Key Management Analyst

  • Pensacola, FL
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
$110,000+
Full Time

Skills

ServiceNow configuration
asset management
inventory management
barcode scanning
cryptographic key management
cryptographic key lifecycle
key tracking
certificate management
certificate expiration
key generation
key assignment
key expiration
key custody
key access logging
audit readiness
audit logging
audit trail
audit compliance
compliance frameworks
payment card industry compliance
credit union compliance
cybersecurity
security compliance
risk categorization
risk sensitivity
secure environments
role-based access
separation of duties
operational risk reduction
lifecycle tracking
documentation
process mapping
standard operating procedures
training materials
technical workflows
requirements validation
cross-functional collaboration
public key infrastructure
infrastructure teams
hardware security modules
cryptographic custody
certificate renewal
alerting mechanisms
key ownership
key custodianship
M-of-N access control
security controls
vulnerability reduction
operational support
change control
system hardening
secure configuration
data protection
secure communications
secure systems
analytical thinking
technical tools
troubleshooting
secure system design
secure data inventory
compliance documentation
NIST standards
internal standards
system monitoring
security automation
technical documentation
configuration management
stakeholder engagement

Job Details

Job Title: Analytics Specialist (Cryptographic Key Management Analyst) Visa: USC, GC, GC-EAD, TN Location: Onsite Pensacola, FL or Vienna, VA (with option to work remote 1x/week)

Description

A Specialist Analyst focuses on solving specialized IT issues or improving specific technologies within an organization, such as server optimization, database performance, or cloud computing.

  • Expertise in specific IT areas (e.g., cloud, databases)
  • Analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with technical tools and platforms

Summary

This contractor will support the deployment, documentation, and operationalization of a cryptographic key inventory management solution. This solution aligns with [Client] s standard and is designed to improve PCI DSS/NCUA compliance, reduce operational risk, and enable lifecycle tracking of cryptographic key artifacts.

The contractor will assist in:

  • Requirements validation
  • ServiceNow configuration
  • Inventory mapping
  • Audit readiness
  • Knowledge transfer to operational support teams

Key Responsibilities

  • Document current manual tracking processes for cryptographic keys and related PCI artifacts
  • Define and implement workflows to log and track key access, updates, and status changes
  • Support the configuration of ServiceNow inventory management and mobile barcode scanning workflows
  • Create a PCI-centric audit log and support automated alerting for lifecycle events (e.g., certificate/key expiration)
  • Map key ownership and custodianship structures
  • Support categorization of keys by risk/sensitivity
  • Contribute to the creation of a key lifecycle management plan
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, PKI, and infrastructure stakeholders
  • Develop documentation, SOPs, and training materials to support transition to operational support

Required Skills

  • Hands-on experience with ServiceNow asset/inventory management modules
  • Familiarity with cryptographic key lifecycle management (generation, assignment, expiration, tracking)
  • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, NCUA, NIST, internal standards)
  • Experience working in secure environments enforcing role-based access, separation of duties, and auditability
  • Ability to build process maps, documentation, and training materials
  • Comfortable gathering requirements from cross-functional teams and translating them into technical workflows

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and cryptographic custody environments
  • Experience with PKI key tracking and coordination with PKI lifecycle owners (e.g., Venafi)
  • Knowledge of certificate renewal workflows and alerting mechanisms
  • Exposure to key ownership and M-of-N access models
  • Strong collaboration experience with audit and compliance teams
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