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Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer - Cryptography Specialist
Location: Denver, Colorado
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Client Industry: Fortune 500 Financial Services & Banking
Duration: 12-18 Months Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours
About the Role
We are hiring an Infrastructure Engineer - Cryptography Specialist to join our client's Information Security team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with the head of cryptography at a leading global bank. You ll help drive a critical project focused on securing digital certificates and passwords in the cloud, ensuring the integrity and future-proofing of the bank's core security infrastructure against emerging threats like quantum computing.
Key Responsibilities
Support the enterprise digital certificate management lifecycle for applications, networks, and services.
Support, integrate, and manage vendor applications and enterprise provisioning services related to cryptography.
Design and implement tool and service designs within a technical domain to harden systems against attacks and secure sensitive data.
Mitigate the risk of malicious cyber attacks by ensuring the protection of system boundaries.
Contribute to complex information security projects, ensuring on-time delivery and identifying potential risks.
Serve as a subject matter expert on engineering initiatives related to cloud security and post-quantum cryptography.
What We re Looking For
3-5 years of experience in information security technology, specifically within infrastructure.
Must-Have Proficiency In: Windows/IIS environments, TLS/SSH protocols, and key exchange protocols.
Hands-on experience with Cloud Services (AWS or Azure) and key protection mechanisms (e.g., KMS, Key Vault).
Foundational knowledge of cryptography, including the difference between symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical leads and stakeholders.
Bonus Skills (Plusses): Experience with Post Quantum Cryptography (NIST FIPS 203/204/205), .NET, DevOps (Jenkins), or financial industry experience.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $80 $82 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
About Us
At Collabera, we don t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.