Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
CRYPTOGRAPHY
DATA IN MOTION
DATA AT REST
PYTHON
POWERSHELL
Job Details
Job Title: Cryptography Consultant / SME
Location: Onsite (Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; or Addison, TX) 5 days/week
Duration: 18-24 Month Contract
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cryptography Consultant/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support and guide enterprise security initiatives focused on cryptographic systems, key management, and data protection. This is a hands-on consulting role requiring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across business and application teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Must-Have Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: Onsite (Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; or Addison, TX) 5 days/week
Duration: 18-24 Month Contract
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cryptography Consultant/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support and guide enterprise security initiatives focused on cryptographic systems, key management, and data protection. This is a hands-on consulting role requiring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across business and application teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as SME for cryptographic practices across the enterprise.
- Lead design, implementation, and management of cryptographic key systems (data at rest and in motion).
- Advise application managers on secure key integration into front-end web applications.
- Collaborate with business and LOB stakeholders to ensure secure key lifecycle management.
- Evaluate and enhance system security controls aligned with NIST, ISO, and PCI-DSS standards.
- Drive complex security projects and provide cryptographic oversight across cross-functional teams.
- Support audits, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
Must-Have Skills:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cryptography and Key Management.
- Strong understanding of Data at Rest and Data in Motion encryption.
- Experience with TLS, HSMs, and secure key storage solutions.
- Solid grasp of cryptographic protocols, key exchange mechanisms, and message authentication.
- Familiarity with Post-Quantum Cryptography is a plus.
- Strong experience working with Front-End Web Applications and application teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills experience as a Technical BISO or similar role is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
- Knowledge of cloud key management and provider-specific encryption models.
- Agile team experience and understanding of secure SDLC practices.
- Proven track record supporting audits, compliance deliverables, and vendor assessments.
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