Key Management & Encryption Specialist

Cymertek Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Paid Leave

Competitive Salaries

Job summary

Cymertek Corporation is seeking a Cryptographic Key Management Specialist in Annapolis Junction, MD to oversee secure key management across systems. The role requires implementing robust key management practices and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data in a security-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in cryptographic protocols, key lifecycle management, and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cryptographic algorithms and key generation techniques.
• Familiarity with hardware security modules (HSMs).
• Expertise in managing public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Ability to troubleshoot key management systems.
• Knowledge of encryption standards (AES, RSA).
• Experience with secure key storage and transmission.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cryptographic key management systems
• Monitor the lifecycle of cryptographic keys
• Ensure compliance with key management policies and standards
• Conduct audits and assessments of key management processes
• Respond to security incidents involving encryption keys
• Develop and enforce secure key distribution protocols

Skills

Cryptographic algorithms

HSMs

PKI

Troubleshooting

AES/RSA standards

Key storage/transmission

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Cymertek Corporation is seeking a Cryptographic Key Management Specialist in Annapolis Junction, MD to oversee secure key management across systems. The role requires implementing robust key management practices and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data in a security-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in cryptographic protocols, key lifecycle management, and compliance with industry standards.