Senior Security Engineer: Cryptography & Systems

P2P; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a skilled individual with deep understanding of modern cryptography, including proficiency in symmetric and asymmetric encryption. The role requires secure coding expertise in languages such as Go, C++, and Rust. Responsibilities include developing secure code, leading security initiatives, and collaborating across teams. Candidates with experience in Hardware Security Modules and a focus on threat modeling are preferred. Join us to enhance security across our infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in applied cryptography, including symmetric/asymmetric encryption.
• Contribute to secure systems design and implementation.
• Experience with Hardware Security Modules is a plus.
• Ability to implement authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0.
• Proficient in assessing and prioritizing threat modeling strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality, secure code for cryptographic controls.
• Review code and help resolve security-related issues.
• Build robust components for security.
• Lead Security Team initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Deep understanding of modern cryptography

Secure coding expertise

Systems thinking

Strong problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration

Tools

Go

C++

C

Rust

Hardware Security Modules

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a skilled individual with deep understanding of modern cryptography, including proficiency in symmetric and asymmetric encryption. The role requires secure coding expertise in languages such as Go, C++, and Rust. Responsibilities include developing secure code, leading security initiatives, and collaborating across teams. Candidates with experience in Hardware Security Modules and a focus on threat modeling are preferred. Join us to enhance security across our infrastructure.