Remote Cryptography & Security Governance 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

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.