Security Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Cryptography Security Engineer to support enterprise security initiatives focused on cryptographic modernization, PKI, encryption, key management, and post-quantum readiness. The role entails designing, implementing, and integrating cryptographic solutions to improve visibility, risk management, and overall security posture.

You will collaborate with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deploy security technologies, develop automation, and drive

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 to modernize security posture.
• Improve cryptographic visibility and risk management across the organization.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deploy security technologies.
• Develop automation and integrations to support cryptographic workflows.
• Drive modernization efforts across the organization.

Skills

Cryptography expertise

PKI & encryption

Key management

HSMs

Automation & scripting

APIs & integrations

Networking fundamentals

Security architecture

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are seeking a Cryptography Security Engineer to support enterprise security initiatives focused on cryptographic modernization, PKI, encryption, key management, and post-quantum cryptography readiness.

This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating enterprise cryptographic solutions while helping improve cryptographic visibility, risk management, and overall security posture. The position requires close collaboration with architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deploy and support security technologies, develop automation and integrations, and drive modernization efforts across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.