Senior Cyber Cryptographic Engineer

Capital One Financial

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Work type: On-site
Location: Riverwoods, IL
Salary: $147,100–$167,900 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $158k

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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$197,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 700 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 693 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Cyber Cryptographic Engineer

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As a Senior Cyber Cryptographic Engineer at Capital One, you will join the Cyber team to develop and maintain secure cloud platforms and applications. Your daily tasks include building best-in-class cryptographic products, automating security processes using AWS Lambda in serverless architecture, and ensuring robust key management systems. You will also identify and mitigate cryptographic vulnerabilities while advocating for a security-first approach across the enterprise. The role requires expertise in PKI, key management, and certificate lifecycle processes, along with proficiency in Python and Terraform to develop secure infrastructure. With a focus on large-scale cloud environments, you must have at least 3 years of experience in AWS or Azure, plus hands-on knowledge of DevOps principles for cryptographic deployments.

Skills

AWS Python Terraform PKI Key Management DevOps CI/CD Agile CloudWatch GuardDuty Macie Config CloudTrail Serverless Lambda Scalable Cloud Applications Cryptographic Controls Security Hardening Certificate Lifecycle Advanced Cryptography

What you'll do

Design and implement secure cryptographic solutions for cloud platforms.
Develop and manage key lifecycle processes in enterprise security systems.
Automate cryptographic functions using AWS Lambda and serverless architecture.
Identify and mitigate cryptographic vulnerabilities in large-scale infrastructures.
Communicate complex cryptographic concepts to both technical and non-technical teams.

What we're looking for

At least 3 years of experience in cryptographic engineering and security.
Deep understanding of PKI, key management, and certificate lifecycle processes.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for secure deployments.
Strong background in Agile team roles supporting cryptographic projects.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering with a focus on Cryptography or Security.

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