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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Public-Key Cryptography, IBM Basic Assembly Language and Successors, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Database Encryption, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Product Software Implementation Methods, SQL Databases, Tokenization, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Splunk, Dynatrace, Docker
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/il/chicago/0ec50073-3f73-41c8-b77a-3579836d8d40

## 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., Distribution Engineer
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AutoCAD
Equities
Visionary
Leadership
Consulting
Mentorship
Innovation
Forecasting
Natural Gas
Communication
Risk Analysis
Virtual Teams
Piping Design
Accountability
Cost Estimation
Scope Management
Technical Design
Business Metrics
Resource Planning
Project Management
Performance Metric
Environmental Laws
Project Estimation
Technical Standard
Workflow Management
Process Improvement
Technical Leadership
Organizational Skills
Operational Efficiency
Project Implementation
Collaborative Software
Regulatory Requirements
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Engineering Design Process
Team Performance Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Systems Development Life Cycle
Design Elements And Principles, Chemistry
Visionary
Leadership
Innovation
Data Analysis
Team Oriented
Microsoft Word
Color Matching
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Business Systems
Software Testing
Waste Management
Technical Issues
Technical Support
Japanese Language
Materials Science
Laboratory Safety
Color Development
Technical Services
Technical Projects
Process Improvement
Microsoft PowerPoint
Technical Leadership
Project Documentation
New Product Development
Technical Documentation
Engineering Design Process
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Verbal Communication Skills
Continuous Improvement Process
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Product Software Implementation Method
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## 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., Leadership
Hand Tools
Work Order
Cold Chain
Warehousing
Cleanliness
Construction
Life Sciences
Time Management
Health Advocacy
Freight Forwarding
Structural Repairs
Business Solutions
Workflow Management
Mechanical Aptitude
Power Tool Operation
Warehouse Operations
Demonstration Skills
Discounts And Allowances
Inventory Control Systems
Employee Assistance Programs
Federal Aviation Administration
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
IBM Basic Assembly Language And Successors
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