Cloud Security Engineer - Cryptography

YOH Services LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC in Plano, TX is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer specializing in cryptography to design and implement secure cloud solutions for sensitive data.

The role focuses on certificate lifecycle management, secrets management, and enterprise cryptographic governance, with hands-on engineering, mentoring, and collaboration across security and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• 2+ years cryptography experience.
• 2+ years cloud-native technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• 2+ years Unix/Linux administration.
• 2+ years with HSMs (Futurex/Thales).
• 2+ years with certificate lifecycle management (Venafi/DigiCert).
• 2+ years with HashiCorp Vault or similar.
• 1+ year Cortex XSOAR.
• 2+ years coding/scripting in Python/SQL/Java/JavaScript/Go/Bash/PowerShell/Perl/Ruby.
• 2+ years with security tools (SIEM/IDS/IPS/vulnerability scanners).
• 2+ years in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cryptography projects across cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver secure cloud solutions.
• Assess risks related to data confidentiality and integrity.
• Design and implement encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
• Manage cryptographic keys and integrate services.
• Support hardware security modules and certificate-management platforms.
• Maintain cryptographic governance framework and policies.
• Promote compliance and auditability of cryptographic standards.
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends and cryptography.
• Mentor engineers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Cryptography

Cloud-native

Unix/Linux

Python scripting

Agile development

Security tooling

HSMs

Certificate lifecycle

Secrets management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Futurex HSMs

Thales HSMs

Venafi

DigiCert

HashiCorp Vault

Cortex XSOAR

SIEM

Job description

Cloud Security Engineer - Cryptography

18 month contract

Plano, TX (Onsite)

Seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with strong experience in cryptography, cloud-native technologies, certificate lifecycle management, secrets management, and cybersecurity engineering. This individual will help design and implement secure solutions that protect sensitive financial data, support regulatory requirements, and strengthen enterprise cryptographic governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to technology projects involving cryptography, distributed microservices, cloud platforms, and full-stack systems.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Product Managers, architects, developers, and other engineering teams to deliver secure cloud-based solutions.
• Assess security risks related to data confidentiality and integrity, including vulnerabilities and cryptographic threats.
• Design and implement encryption, hashing, and digital-signature solutions to protect sensitive information.
• Select appropriate cryptographic algorithms and primitives, manage encryption keys securely, and integrate cryptographic services into enterprise applications.
• Support and administer hardware security modules, certificate-management platforms, and enterprise secrets-management solutions.
• Develop, mature, and maintain the organization's cryptographic governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Promote consistency, compliance, auditability, and effective implementation of cryptographic standards across internal and external teams.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity, cryptography, and cloud technologies.
• Participate in technical communities, mentor other engineers, and contribute to code reviews or hands-on development as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of cybersecurity experience.
• At least 2 years of cryptography experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with cloud-native technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• At least 2 years of Unix or Linux systems administration experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with Futurex and Thales HSMs.
• At least 2 years of experience with Venafi, DigiCert, or other certificate lifecycle management platforms.
• At least 2 years of experience with HashiCorp Vault or comparable secrets-management solutions.
• At least 1 year of experience with the Cortex XSOAR platform.
• 2+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• 2+ years of coding or scripting experience using Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Go, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Ruby.
• 2+ years of experience with security tools and frameworks, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
• 2+ years of experience working in Agile development environments.

Estimated Min Rate

$48.89

Estimated Max Rate

$69.84

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

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