Senior Cryptographic Key Manager

Cymertek Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salaries

Flexible Work Schedule

Cafeteria Style Benefits

401k Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Leave/Holidays

Birthday off

Medical/Dental/Vision - employee cover

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cymertek Corporation in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a highly organized Key Management Specialist to oversee the lifecycle and protection of cryptographic keys within the organization. You will implement and maintain secure key management practices, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support encryption-based systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess deep cryptographic knowledge, with the ability to operate in a security-focused environment requiring

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cryptographic algorithms and key generation techniques.
• Familiarity with key management tools and platforms (e.g., HSMs).
• Strong knowledge of encryption standards (e.g., AES, RSA).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve cryptographic system issues.
• Experience with certificate management and PKI.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cryptographic key management systems.
• Monitor and manage the lifecycle of encryption keys.
• Ensure compliance with cryptographic policies and standards.
• Conduct regular audits of key usage and storage practices.
• Develop and enforce secure key distribution protocols.
• Respond to security incidents involving cryptographic systems.

Skills

Cryptography

Key management principles

PKI knowledge

Encryption standards AES RSA

Certificate management

Troubleshooting cryptographic systems

Security incident response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HSMs

Key management tools

PKI tooling

Job description

Cymertek Corporation in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a highly organized Key Management Specialist to oversee the lifecycle and protection of cryptographic keys within the organization. You will implement and maintain secure key management practices, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support encryption-based systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess deep cryptographic knowledge, with the ability to operate in a security-focused environment requiring