Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

GDH; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer focused on cryptographic infrastructure. The role develops, maintains, and supports secure systems, cryptographic services, and key management to safeguard sensitive data and transactions.

Collaboration across teams ensures regulatory and internal security compliance. The candidate will work with CipherTrust Manager and Luna HSMs, automate workflows with PowerShell and Python, and stay ahead of evolving cryptographic technologies in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Experience with cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms such as CipherTrust Manager and Luna HSMs.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and Python for automation.
• Experience with KMIP and PKCS#11 integration into enterprise apps.
• Linux/Unix proficiency.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk controls for cryptographic systems.
• Ability to communicate technical plans to stakeholders clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain cryptographic infrastructure including HSMs and key management platforms.
• Manage lifecycle of encryption keys: generation, rotation, archival, destruction.
• Integrate cryptographic services with enterprise apps using KMIP and PKCS#11.
• Support cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms (CipherTrust Manager, Luna HSMs).
• Automate workflows and scripting with PowerShell and Python.
• Troubleshoot cryptographic vaults and systems issues.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Maintain documentation and FAQs for internal/client use.
• Drive improvements in key management and certificate workflows through automation.
• Stay updated on security protocols and emerging cryptographic technologies.

Skills

Cryptography

Automation

Linux

Prometheus

Grafana

KMIP

PKCS#11

Key Management

Python

PowerShell

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

CipherTrust Manager

Luna HSMs

Job description

Role Summary

Seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in cryptographic infrastructure within the technology sector. The role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting secure systems, cryptographic services, and key management solutions to safeguard sensitive organizational data and transactions. This position requires collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security protocols.

Role Summary

Seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in cryptographic infrastructure within the technology sector. The role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting secure systems, cryptographic services, and key management solutions to safeguard sensitive organizational data and transactions. This position requires collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain cryptographic infrastructure including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key management platforms.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of encryption keys, including generation, rotation, archival, and destruction in line with security standards.
• Integrate cryptographic services with enterprise applications using protocols such as KMIP and PKCS#11.
• Support cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms, such as CipherTrust Manager and Luna HSMs.
• Automate operational workflows and scripting tasks using tools like PowerShell and Python to optimize processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cryptographic vaults and systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and internal control standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to FAQs for internal and client use.
• Drive improvements in key management and certificate workflows through automation and process enhancements.
• Stay updated on security protocols, regulatory requirements, and emerging cryptographic technologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, or related fields.
• Support experience with cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms such as CipherTrust Manager and Luna Hardware Security Modules.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting languages, including PowerShell and Python.
• Experience supporting cryptographic protocols and integration with enterprise applications, particularly KMIP and PKCS#11.
• Strong understanding of encryption key lifecycle management processes.
• Technical proficiency in Linux or other Unix variants.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or cryptographic systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk controls related to cryptographic infrastructure.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical plans and summaries to stakeholders.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 – $70.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.