Cryptographic Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Cryptographic Engineer to manage encryption services, PKI, keys, and certificates for secure operations. The role focuses on key lifecycle management, policy compliance, and cross-team cooperation across IT and security teams.

The engineer will troubleshoot encryption tools, support cloud security, and coordinate with global teams to maintain secure platforms and certificate management processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years IT/cybersecurity with encryption experience.
• Experience with encryption platforms and cloud security.
• Scripting in PowerShell or Python; CISSP or CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot encryption tools/services.
• Respond to client requests.
• Manage AWS-hosted platforms like Utimaco ESKM, Thales CipherTrust, ADCS, Venafi.
• Support cloud services such as AWS KMS, ACM, and Azure Key Vault.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams for policy compliance.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Encryption platforms

Cloud security

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

High School diploma

Tools

Utimaco ESKM

Thales CipherTrust

ADCS

Venafi

AWS KMS

ACM

Azure Key Vault

Job description

Role

Cryptographic Engineer responsible for managing and maintaining encryption services including keys, digital certificates, and PKI infrastructure to ensure secure operations.

Responsibilities

troubleshoot encryption tools/services, respond to client requests, manage AWS-hosted platforms like Utimaco ESKM, Thales CipherTrust, ADCS, Venafi, and support cloud services such as AWS KMS, ACM, and Azure Key Vault; collaborate with IT and security teams for policy compliance.

Requirements

High School diploma with 8+ years or Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in IT, Cybersecurity, or related fields; experience with encryption platforms, cloud security, cryptography, scripting (PowerShell/Python), and certifications like CISSP or CISM preferred.

High-Value

focus on encryption key lifecycle management, PKI, cloud security, and digital certificate management; on-site in Maplewood, MN, or Austin, TX with up to 15% travel. Collaboration with global teams and cross-platform technical expertise emphasized.