Software Engineer - Key Management Infrastructure III

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• Bachelor's degree inComputer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• 5+ yearsof professional software engineering experience

• Hands-on experience withcryptographic systems, key management infrastructure, or PKI

• Proficiencyin one or more programming languages, includingPython, Java, C, or C++, Golang

• Experience withHardware Security Modules (HSMs)such as Thales Luna, EntrustnShield, or AWSCloudHSM

• Familiarity withDevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and infrastructure automation

• Working knowledge ofcontainerization and orchestration platformssuch as Docker and Kubernetes

• Understanding ofNIST cryptographic standards(FIPS 140-2/3, SP 800-57, SP 800-131A)

• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, and security stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills witha highattention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ActiveTop Secret (TS) security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one

• Experience withCOMSEC operationsand government cryptographic key management systems (e.g., EKMS, SKL, KMI, DIAS)

• Familiarity withFIPS 140-3 validated encryption productsand associated key management procedures

• Experience withcloud-based key management solutions, including AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, Google Cloud KMS, orHashiCorpVault

• Exposure tozero-trust security architectureprinciples and implementation

• Experience inaerospace, defense, or government programenvironments

• Familiarity withITAR/EAR regulationsand their implications for software and systems development

• Knowledge ofsecure software development lifecycleframeworks and practices

• Experience working inAgile/Scrumdevelopment environments

• Relevant professional certifications such as:

• CISSP(Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

• CompTIA Security+

• Certified Cryptography Engineer (CCE)

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Blue Origin is seeking a talented and motivatedSoftware Engineer - Key Management Infrastructureto join ourCommunications Security (COMSEC)team. This is a critical role that sits at the intersection ofcybersecurity, software engineering, and space systems, supporting the protection of Blue Origin's most sensitive communications, data, and mission systems. In this role, you willbe responsible fordesigning, developing, andoperatingcryptographic key management infrastructurethat underpins the security of Blue Origin's space programs. You will work in close collaboration withDevOps and Hardware teamsto deliver secure, scalable, and reliable key management solutions that meet both mission requirements and regulatory standards.