> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3050762-cryptography-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3050762-cryptography-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Cryptography Engineer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Database Encryption, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Tokenization, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Splunk, Dynatrace, Docker
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F7AA19F7383D4EAD950BB32131AB8102/job/

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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., 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.


## Related Videos

- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture)
- [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered)
- [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day)
- [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker)
- [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker)

## Related Articles

- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this)