Cybersecurity Engineer–Cryptography Fulltime

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Job Grade:
110

Please review the following job description:

As a Cryptographic Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and supporting the implementation of a robust encryption solutions to protect sensitive data across our organization, both on-premise and in cloud environments. You will be a key contributor to cryptographic strategy and roadmaps, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of encryption technologies, key management, cryptographic protocols, best practices for data security and cloud-based cryptography.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
• Develop and maintain encryption strategies and policies to safeguard sensitive data at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Design, implement, enhance, maintain, and test encryption solutions for various systems and applications used throughout the enterprise, focused on cloud platforms.
• Evaluate cryptographic protocols and algorithms to select the most appropriate ones based on security requirements and industry standards.
• Provide a new perspective on existing solutions, participate in the resolution of complex problems and exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Collaborate with security architects to review and enhance the overall security architecture, with a focus on encryption-related controls and mechanisms.
• Ensure that encryption solutions comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address encryption-related risks.
• Provide expertise in encryption-related incident response and forensic investigations, assisting in identifying root causes and implementing remediation measures.
• Lead cybersecurity projects with manageable risks and resource requirements; play a significant role in larger, more complex initiatives.
• Conduct training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees on encryption best practices and promote a culture of security awareness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in systems engineering or administration or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

2. In-depth knowledge in applied enterprise information security technologies including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network operating systems, identity management, database activity monitoring, encryption, content filtering, and Mainframe security

3. Previous experience in planning and managing IT projects

HIGHLY Preferred Qualifications:
• Five years of experience in the solution designing and implementation of encryption solutions in large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS, ISO/IEC, PCI DSS).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based cryptography including but not limited to cloud key management, cloud storage encryption, cloud certificate management, cloud HSM management and cloud secrets management.
• Experience with Multi-Cloud environments and Cloud Security tools such as AWS CloudTrail, AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS), AWS CloudHSM, AWS Certificate Manager, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Cloud Defender, as well as scripting and REST APIs for automation

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)

Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Availability

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.

Travel

Minimal and up to 10%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.