Data Encryption Analyst

Data Encryption Analyst

Reston, VA( Onsite/ Hybrid)

Long term contract

• 3-5 years of experience in collecting encryption configuration settings from a variety of network and application security tools, correlate, analyze, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic standards and their use (Encryption, Hashing, Digital Certificates, Digital Signature, etc).
• Knowledge of data classification, encryption, and key management.
• Experience in working with any of the following tools: ExtraHop, Nessus, Tenable, Wiz, Splunk, or any other security monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel or Power BI, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Working experience in cybersecurity, data security, or data protection operations.
• Thorough understanding of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), secure encryption algorithms, modes, and the Transport Layer Security (TLS).
• Understanding of symmetric and asymmetric encryption and respective use cases.
• Familiarity with cryptographic services in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Use of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data manipulation and automation.
• Certifications in information security.