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Cybersecurity Engineer

GDHNew York, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 12, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Cybersecurity Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to build and manage critical cryptographic infrastructure, with a competitive hourly rate of USD 60-80, perfect for experienced professionals seeking impactful work and skill development. You'll thrive by leveraging your expertise in cryptographic systems and automation to safeguard sensitive data, collaborating with a dynamic team to ensure robust security and compliance. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career in a flexible and rewarding environment!

Quick Overview

Salary
$60 - $80/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
New York, NY, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
EncryptionGrafanaPowerShellPrometheusPython

Job Description

Role Summary
This role involves designing, implementing, and managing cryptographic infrastructure to safeguard sensitive organizational data and transactions. The position requires a seasoned cybersecurity engineer with expertise in cryptographic systems, key management, and compliance standards. Collaboration across teams to ensure secure operations and continuous improvement of cryptographic services is a core aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain cryptographic infrastructure, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key management platforms.
  • Manage encryption key lifecycle processes such as generation, rotation, archival, and destruction in accordance with security standards.
  • Integrate cryptographic services with enterprise applications using protocols like KMIP and PKCS#11.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cryptographic systems and vaults.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Drive automation and process improvements for certificate and key management workflows.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and assist users through FAQs and related support materials.
  • Interact regularly with team members and occasionally with leadership on project initiatives.
  • Contribute to complex project tasks within the cybersecurity engineering function.
  • Support regulatory compliance efforts through effective cryptographic system management.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of encryption key lifecycle management, including generation, rotation, archival, and destruction.
  • Experience supporting cryptographic infrastructure and key management platforms such as CipherTrust Manager and Luna Hardware Security Modules.
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for operational efficiency.
  • Ability to integrate cryptographic services with enterprise applications using protocols like KMIP and PKCS#11.
  • Experience with Linux or other Unix variants.
  • Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 6+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk controls related to cryptographic infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to process information, develop plans, and present summaries effectively.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $80.00 hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

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