Cryptographic Lead

Job Title : Cryptographic Lead Location : Missouri (Remote) Type : Full Time Our client, a leading organization in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure, is seeking a Cryptographic Governance Lead to drive enterprise-wide cryptographic strategy and governance. What You’ll Do • Design, implement, and operationalize a comprehensive cryptographic governance program. • Partner with engineering, operations, and IT teams to identify vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation. • Develop and maintain enterprise cryptographic policies and standards aligned with industry and regulatory requirements. • Define and track KPIs to measure risk, maturity, and program effectiveness; present findings to leadership. • Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging algorithms; coordinate transition strategies with stakeholders. • Provide expert guidance on encryption, hashing, key management, and digital signatures to safeguard data integrity. • Define requirements for encryption platforms and tools (AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, HSMs, TLS infrastructure). • Promote and document governance processes, procedures, and enterprise cryptographic strategy across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Cryptography, or related field (Master’s preferred). • 5+ years of experience in cryptographic governance or related cybersecurity roles. • Deep knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, standards, and protocols (AES, RSA, TLS). • Proven expertise in PKI, key lifecycle management, and encryption across diverse environments. • Familiarity with data security platforms such as Splunk, Varonis, and Thales tools. • Experience in large, complex organizations; healthcare industry background is a plus. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide initiatives. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job