Cryptographic Key Management Specialist

Cymertek Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salaries

Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee

401k Matching

Paid Leave

Job summary

Cymertek is seeking a highly organized Key Management Specialist in Chantilly, VA to oversee cryptographic key lifecycle and protection within a secure operational framework. The role focuses on implementing secure key management practices, maintaining compliance with standards, and safeguarding encryption-based systems.

The ideal candidate will handle key distribution, audits, and incident response, contributing to a robust information security posture in a dynamic federal contractor

Qualifications

• Proficiency with cryptographic algorithms and key generation.
• Experience with key management and PKI processes.
• Familiarity with HSMs and encryption standards (AES, RSA).
• Ability to audit key usage and manage secure distribution.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cryptographic key management systems.
• Monitor the lifecycle of encryption keys and ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct regular audits of key usage and storage practices.
• Develop and enforce secure key distribution protocols.
• Respond to security incidents involving cryptographic systems.

Skills

Cryptographic algorithms

Key generation techniques

Key management tools

HSMs

Encryption standards AES RSA

PKI

Secure storage/transmission

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HSMs

PKI tooling

Job description

Cymertek is seeking a highly organized Key Management Specialist in Chantilly, VA to oversee cryptographic key lifecycle and protection within a secure operational framework. The role focuses on implementing secure key management practices, maintaining compliance with standards, and safeguarding encryption-based systems.

The ideal candidate will handle key distribution, audits, and incident response, contributing to a robust information security posture in a dynamic federal contractor