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# Lead Security Analyst, Cryptography & PKI

- **Company:** American CyberSystems
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Hardware Security Module, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, SSL Certificate Management
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
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## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in Information Security, Cryptography, PKI, Encryption, Key Management, or related cybersecurity disciplines within the financial services industry.
 * Strong expertise in PKI, Digital Certificate Lifecycle Management, and cryptographic technologies.
 * Hands-on experience with certificate management platforms such as Venafi, Keyfactor, DigiCert, or similar tools.
 * Strong understanding of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key protection mechanisms, and operational controls.
 * Experience performing cryptographic risk assessments and remediation planning.
 * Knowledge of regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements related to cryptographic controls.
 * Experience analyzing large datasets to identify risk, compliance gaps, and operational improvement opportunities.
 * Strong analytical, automation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

## Description

As a Lead Information Security Analyst (Cryptography & PKI), you will:

 * Act as the SME for enterprise cryptography, PKI, encryption technologies, certificate lifecycle management, and key management.
 * Provide technical leadership and governance for digital certificates across the enterprise.
 * Partner with application, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to design secure cryptographic solutions.
 * Conduct cryptographic risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies.
 * Develop and maintain cryptographic standards, policies, and control frameworks.
 * Support audit, regulatory, and compliance activities related to cryptographic controls.
 * Lead initiatives for certificate discovery, inventory management, governance, and lifecycle automation.
 * Evaluate and optimize certificate lifecycle management platforms such as Venafi, Keyfactor, and DigiCert.
 * Monitor emerging cryptographic threats, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
 * Mentor security teams and contribute to enterprise cryptographic strategy and modernization efforts.


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