Cryptography Engineer

Apex Systems; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Cryptography Engineer to mature and enhance governance across the enterprise. You will develop clear cryptography policies, standards, and guidelines for internal and external teams, ensuring consistency, compliance, and auditability.

The role is 100% remote, contract through 5/29/2028, with a pay range of $60–$70 per hour. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, HSMs, and secrets management is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years in Cyber Security.
• 2+ years in Cryptography.
• 2+ years in Cloud Native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 2+ years in Unix/Linux system administration.
• 2+ years with HSMs (FutureX, Thales).
• 2+ years with certificate lifecycle management (Venafi, Digicert).
• 2+ years with HashiCorp Vault or similar secrets management.

Responsibilities

• Mature and enhance governance framework for cryptography across the enterprise.
• Develop clear policies, standards, and guidelines for internal and external teams.
• Ensure consistency, compliance, and auditability across projects.

Skills

Cyber Security

Cryptography

Cloud Native

Unix/Linux Administration

Secrets management

Certificate lifecycle management

Security automation

Cortex XSOAR

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FutureX

Thales HSM

Venafi

Digicert

HashiCorp Vault

Cortex XSOAR

Job description

# Cryptography EngineerApply**Job#: 3052962****Job Description:**Cryptography Engineer100% remoteContract: through 5/29/2028Mature and enhance governance framework for cryptography across the enterprise. This involves clear policies, standards, and guidelines for internal and external teams, ensuring consistency, compliance, and auditability**Basic Qualifications:*** High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification* At least 4 years of experience in Cyber Security* At least 2 years of Cryptography experience* At least 2 years of experience in Cloud Native technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)* At least 2 years experience in Unix or Linux system administration* At least 2 years of experience with FutureX and Thales HSMs* At least 2 years of experience with Venafi and Digicert or other certificate lifecycle managers* At least 2 years of experience with Hashicorp vault or other secrets management solutions* At least 1 year of experience with Cortex Xsoar platform**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree* 5+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience* 2+ experience with coding and scripting (Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Bash, Powershell, Perl or Ruby)* 4+ experience using security tools and frameworks (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)* 2+ years experience working within Agile Development Practices *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Mclean, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $70 per hour