Key Management Engineer

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Key Management Engineer to design and manage cryptographic key solutions across diverse environments. This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and involves responsibilities such as implementing key management architectures and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cryptographic key management architectures focusing on both symmetric and asymmetric keys
• Manage the lifecycle of cryptographic keys from creation through retirement, ensuring security and compliance
• Deploy and secure keys across applications, databases, and cloud environments, adhering to industry standards
• Integrate key management solutions into existing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams for comprehensive security
• Configure and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to ensure secure key storage and operations
• Develop automation scripts using Java and Python to streamline key management processes
• Document procedures and policies to enhance operational efficiency and knowledge sharing
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of cryptographic systems to maintain compliance with best practices

Requirements:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing key management solutions with a focus on cryptography
• Strong understanding of key lifecycle management processes and secure key deployment
• Experience with cloud-based key management tools like AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, and Google Cloud Key Management Service
• Basic development skills in Java and Python for scripting and automation
• Excellent documentation skills for creating comprehensive technical documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in complex security environments
• Design and implement cryptographic key management architectures focusing on both symmetric and asymmetric keys
• Manage the lifecycle of cryptographic keys from creation through retirement, ensuring security and compliance
• Deploy and secure keys across applications, databases, and cloud environments, adhering to industry standards
• Integrate key management solutions into existing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams for comprehensive security
• Configure and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to ensure secure key storage and operations
• Develop automation scripts using Java and Python to streamline key management processes
• Document procedures and policies to enhance operational efficiency and knowledge sharing
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of cryptographic systems to maintain compliance with best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Experience with security operations tools and best practices
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001