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# Cryptographic Engineer

- **Company:** 3M
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $109,202.0 - $133,469.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3361171066&tx=IT9386THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* High School Diploma (verified and completed prior to start) and 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Security in a private, public, government, or military environment., * Bachelor's degree or higher (verified and completed prior to start) and Six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Security, in a private, public, government, or military environment., * Proven experience with AWS as an engineer or architect.
 * Proven experience managing encryption platforms, such as Enterprise Secure Key Lifecycle (ESKM) and CipherTrust Manager (CTM).
 * Proven experience managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with hands-on experience administering Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
 * Proven experience with cloud-based services such as Amazon Certificate Manager (ACM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and Azure Key Vault.
 * Proven experience with certificate management, such as Venafi.
 * Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and digital certificate management.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.
 * Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
 * Familiarity with cloud security best practices.

## Description

As a Cryptographic Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining services related to Encryption Keys, Digital Certificates, Remote Key Managers and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), ensuring seamless and secure operations., * Troubleshoot operational issues for encryption key and certificate related tools/services.

 * Respond to client requests for encryption keys and digital certificates with on-call support.
 * Manage the AWS hosted platforms used to provide centralized storage, issuance, and revocation of encryption keys and digital certificates, including installing, patching, upgrades, vulnerability management, backups, new builds, and data migrations:
 * Manage the Enterprise Secure Key Lifecycle (ESKM) platform from Utimaco.
 * Manage the CipherTrust Manager (CTM) platform from Thales.
 * Manage the Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) internal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) platform, including certificate authorities and network device enrollment.
 * Manage the Venafi platform for certificate management.
 * Partner with cloud platform engineering teams in support of Amazon Certificate Manager (ACM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and Azure Key Vault.
 * Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices., All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.


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