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# Cryptography Engineer

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Lighthouse Technology Services
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cipher, Computer Engineering, Data Security, Web Servers, Key Management, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, SSL Certificate Management, Azure Automation, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ea0c961b-568b-46d2-a48f-d306efff4f05

## About the Role

4+ years of hands-on experience with encryption technologies, cryptographic automation, and certificate management systems
Strong expertise in cryptographic lifecycle management, including understanding of key factors, stages, ciphers, and PKI infrastructure
Proven experience with Azure cloud services, specifically Azure Key Vaults and Azure automation tooling for certificate and encryption management
Solid technical knowledge of F5 devices, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and encryption implementations across web servers and Windows server environments
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and functional requirements into structured, high-quality technical implementations
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with infrastructure design technologies and data security
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field preferred

Must Haves:
Encrcryption Engineering, Cryptographic Automation, Azure Automation
Cryptographic lifecycle management (key factors, stages, ciphers)
Azure Cloud Services (Azure Key Vaults and Azure automation tools)
Web Application Firewalls (WAF), F5, and encryption implementations across web servers and Windows server environments

## Description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Cryptography Engineer position! This is a 12 month contract and will be hybrid in Wilmington, DE. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:
Lead the design and implementation of cryptographic automation solutions, transitioning manual certificate management processes to scalable Azure-based automation frameworks
Engineer and maintain enterprise encryption infrastructure across diverse endpoints including F5 devices, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), web servers, and Windows server environments
Collaborate closely with technology management, senior engineers, and support teams to architect and execute technical solutions for cryptographic lifecycle management, including key generation, rotation, and retirement
Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, standards, and policies for encryption systems and cryptographic operations
Leverage Azure Key Vaults and native Azure automation tools to build robust certificate delivery and management pipelines
Mentor junior engineers and technicians on cryptographic best practices, reviewing technical documentation and proposed changes to encryption systems
Coordinate vendor interactions and evaluate emerging cryptographic technologies to ensure the organization stays ahead of industry trends and regulatory requirements
Partner with business stakeholders across various levels to translate security requirements into practical encryption implementations.


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