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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Public-Key Cryptography, Building Information Modeling, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Database Encryption, Linux, DevOps, Document Management Systems, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MySQL, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL Databases, Tokenization, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Cyberark, Sybase, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Splunk, Dynatrace, Docker
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nc/charlotte/4d6f9bb0-3c03-4c0c-9af7-66976fe132d5

## About the Role

We're seeking a Security Engineer with hands-on experience in cryptography, encryption, and enterprise key management. This role will focus on supporting and enhancing HSM, KMS, and data protection solutions across enterprise environments., Enterprise key management, encryption, and cryptographic infrastructure.

HSM technologies such as Thales Luna, payShield, CipherTrust, CloudHSM, or comparable platforms.

KMIP, PKCS#11, cryptographic APIs, and encryption standards.

Linux and Windows administration.

PowerShell and/or Python automation.

Cloud security services, KMS solutions, and containerized environments.

Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices.

Preferred:

Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, Helm, Terraform, or Ansible.

Database encryption technologies (SQL Server TDE, Oracle TDE, PostgreSQL).

Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar monitoring tools.

Banking, payments, or highly regulated industry experience.

Exposure to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility initiatives., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Visionary
Leadership
Management
Automation
Mentorship
Innovation
3D Modeling
Coordinating
Communication
Digital Design
Problem Solving
Project Delivery
Design Technology
Project Management
Influencing Skills
Workflow Management
Process Improvement
Digital Transformation
Project Implementation
Engineering Design Process
Document Management Systems
Building Information Modeling
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Desktop Deployment Planning Services
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Protection & Control Engineer (Remote)
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Charlotte, NC*Remote

Relays
Visionary
Scheduling
Innovation
Scalability
Retrofitting
Professionalism
Circuit Breakers
Electrical Substation
Electrical Engineering
Transformers (Electrical)
Engineering Design Process
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

## Description

Terraform
OpenShift
Dynatrace
Operations
Management
Kubernetes
Encryption
PostgreSQL
Cryptography
Tokenization
Key Management
Docker (Software)
Windows PowerShell
Business Valuation
Information Privacy
Quantum Cryptography
Cloud-Native Computing
Full Stack Development
Certificate Management
Business Transformation
SQL (Programming Language)
Python (Programming Language)
Application Programming Interface (API)
Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Design, implement, and support enterprise cryptographic services and key management platforms.

Administer and maintain HSM and KMS solutions, including key lifecycle management.

Implement encryption, tokenization, secrets management, and data protection controls.

Partner with application, cloud, and security teams to define cryptographic requirements and controls.

Automate operational processes using PowerShell, Python, and related tools.

Support platform upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.

Contribute to cloud-native security, certificate management, and Zero Trust programs., MySQL
DevOps
CyberArk
Scripting
Operations
Management
Automation
Governance
Scalability
Self-Starter
Active Directory
Cloud Management
Agile Methodology
Sybase (Software)
SQL Server Oracle
Windows PowerShell
Business Valuation
Financial Services
Credential Manager
Enterprise Security
Lifecycle Management
Full Stack Development
Artificial Intelligence
Technical Documentation
Business Transformation
Privileged Access Management
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
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BIM / VDC Digital Delivery
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Charlotte, NC*Remote


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