PKI Engineer - Java Cloud Expert

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Cryptography Engineering Developer to design and implement PKI systems, automate certificates, and build secure cryptographic workflows across microservices and cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes strong Java development, cryptographic knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration within Citi’s security team.

The ideal candidate will work with advanced algorithms, participate in cryptographic standard governance, and contribute to enterprise security initiatives while

Qualifications

• Understanding of cryptographic protocols and PKI
• Hands-on in Java/C# development
• Experience with secure coding practices and SDLC
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and cryptographic libraries
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux environments

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise cryptographic architectures with a focus on PKI and automation
• Implement cryptographic solutions and certificate management for Citi infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI across microservices, desktops, servers and cloud
• Evaluate crypto technologies, perform testing and certification for security compliance
• Provide occasional higher-level support and document processes and procedures

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Cryptography concepts

PKI knowledge

Secure SDLC

Cloud

OO programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Bouncy Castle

Job description

Job Description:

The purpose of this job is to develop and engineer Cryptography and PKI Systems, support middleware integrations using Java alongside existing team members fulfilling corporate requirements, policies and standards.
Take part in defining cryptographic standards, architectures, and governance, develop large scale enterprise security solutions using advancements in cryptography and information security, work with advanced algorithms.

Cryptographic engineering developer with hands on experience in Java. The engineer will work on emerging technology and exciting area of next generation security ecosystem.

The job will also involve working with advanced mathematical algorithms , cloud experience and is generally known to provide good job satisfaction for the right candidate meeting our Citi and team culture fitness requirements.

The engineer will focus on certificate automation projects in Citi, including certificate automation for microservices, desktops, servers, Windows, Unix hosts, firewalls, appliances and other citi infrastructure and various cloud platforms.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate's primary responsibility will be to develop solutions at the enterprise level, which will include working on cryptographic architectures with main focus on automation in the PKI & cryptography engineering space.
• The candidate must have a basic understanding of cryptographic concepts and its pillars. Knowledge of principles related to PKI, private keys, encryption methods, CRL, and advanced key usages is good to have.
• They must be familiar with information security concepts and products.
• They must have strong development background in C# and Python.
• A sound knowledge of secure development technologies, object oriented programming and shift left is required.
• Work with all disciplines, engineers, and operational product owners to integrate PKI and certificate management related technologies with Citi platforms to protect and manage the cryptography of mission critical systems.
• Perform product evaluation, testing and certification of PKI and Crypto technologies. Ensure that all security products meet or exceed Citi internal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide occasional 4th level support for the product toolset.
• Produce documentation of processes and procedures for the usage of the product.
• Follow the Technology Development Life Cycle in the development of all security tools.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Understanding of Linux
• Understanding of cryptographic protocols
• Object oriented Programming Experience
• Programming in Python
• Knowledge of Crypto Libraries (Bouncy Castle)
• Sound security engineering principles as background to understanding the inner workings of the systems and controls that form an enterprise security ecosystem
• Symmetric Key Encryption
• Asymmetric Encryption
• Cloud

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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