Cryptographic Engineer

Cryptographic Engineer

Category: Cyber Security

Main location: United States, Tennessee, Knoxville

Position ID:J0224-1516

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI is a global IT consulting firm committed to helping clients achieve their business objectives through innovative technology solutions. With a presence in over 40 countries, CGI delivers end-to-end services and solutions in areas such as IT consulting, systems integration, and managed services. As we continue to expand our team in Knoxville, TN, we are currently seeking a mid-level Cryptographic Engineer to join an existing team responsible for upgrading the cryptographic solution for a global financial services organization. If you have a strong background in cryptography and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview:

As a Cryptographic Engineer at CGI, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cryptographic solutions to ensure the security and integrity of our clients' systems and data. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess security requirements, develop cryptographic algorithms, and integrate encryption technologies into various applications and systems.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

- Upgrade and enhance the cryptographic solution for a global financial services organization, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

- Implement and configure cryptographic solutions, including Key Management Systems (KMS), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

- Develop and maintain interfaces with HSMs and KMSs using industry-standard protocols such as PKCS#11, KMIP, and REST API.

- Design, implement, and maintain cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including asymmetric and symmetric encryption.

- Provide expertise on network security protocols such as SSH, SSL/TLS, and SCP/SFTP.

- Manage the key management lifecycle, including key generation, distribution, rotation, and destruction.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to cryptography and data security.

- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.

- Maintain documentation of cryptographic systems, processes, and procedures.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in cryptography, with a focus on cryptographic solutions and protocols.

- Strong understanding of cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

- Basic understanding of PKI concepts, including x509 digital certificates, Certificate Authorities, and Trust Chains.

- Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), preferably with Oracle suite of HSM and KMS products.

- Knowledge of industry-standard protocols used to interface with HSMs and KMSs, such as PKCS#11, KMIP, and REST API.

- Familiarity with Public Key Cryptographic Standards and network security protocols (SSH, SSL/TLS, SCP/SFTP).

- Experience with cryptographic algorithms (asymmetric and symmetric) and encryption options for structured data.

- Knowledge of Key Management Lifecycle and experience with native Oracle and MSSQL Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

- Basic programming/scripting experience is desirable.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to: skill set level; experience and training; and licensure and certifications. CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,000 - $175,000

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Skills:

• CISSP
• Cryptography

What you can expect from us:

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When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees "members" because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today - one of the world's largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

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