The Senior Encryption Engineer leads first line of defense Information Security services around data protection security and related matters. They review, design and develop security operational processes, standards, and procedures utilizing current and new technologies to improve security controls and business performance. The Senior Encryption Engineer will coordinate with internal teams to implement data security solutions and improve security that is aligned with corporate business objectives and regulatory requirements.
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead implementation of the Voltage Data Protection Platform from design to deployment.
- Oversee tokenization and encryption strategies using Voltage.
- Evaluate and onboard 1000+ applications for sensitive data protection solutions.
- Conduct data security and risk assessments and contribute to data protection policies.
- Write, implement, and maintain data security standards aligned with regulatory and industry best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support REST API integrations, CI/CD pipelines, and development in Java, C, or .NET.
- Manage user testing workflows and tickets throughout implementation.
- Document technical solutions and operational processes using Confluence and JIRA.
- Apply expertise to secure data, manage digital certificates, and enforce cryptographic controls.
- Provide architectural input and technical leadership on data protection strategies.
qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of data security, encryption, tokenization.
- Hands-on experience with Voltage or similar data protection platforms.
- Strong background writing data security assessments and security standards.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, CI/CD tools, and programming in Java, C, or .NET.
- Experience with documentation tools like Confluence and JIRA
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
skills:
- Format-preserving encryption (FPE) with Voltage
- Experience with Thales/Voltage data protection solutions.
- Security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS/Azure security certs).
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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