Cryptography Security Engineer - PKI & Post-Quantum

TEKsystems; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Cryptography Security Engineer to lead cryptographic modernization across the enterprise, focusing on PKI, encryption, key management, and post‑quantum readiness. The role requires implementing and integrating cryptographic solutions, improving visibility and risk management, and collaborating with architecture, engineering, and operations teams.

The successful candidate will design and deploy security technologies, develop automation, and drive modernization efforts to

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise cryptography, PKI, encryption, certificates, HSMs, and key management.
• Experience supporting cryptographic inventory, crypto‑agility, or post‑quantum cryptography initiatives.
• Knowledge of NIST, FIPS, PCI, and other security standards.
• Experience with automation, scripting, APIs, and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and enterprise security architecture.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate enterprise cryptographic solutions.
• Improve cryptographic visibility, risk management, and overall security posture.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deploy security technologies and drive modernization.
• Develop automation and integrations to support cryptographic programs.
• Provide ongoing support and governance for cryptographic infrastructure.

Skills

Cryptography

PKI & TLS

Encryption & Key Management

HSMs

Standards knowledge (NIST/FIPS/PCI)

Automation & Scripting

Networking basics

Stakeholder communication

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Cryptography Security Engineer to lead cryptographic modernization across the enterprise, focusing on PKI, encryption, key management, and post‑quantum readiness. The role requires implementing and integrating cryptographic solutions, improving visibility and risk management, and collaborating with architecture, engineering, and operations teams.

The successful candidate will design and deploy security technologies, develop automation, and drive modernization efforts to