Operational Cryptography Advisor

We are looking for a passionate and experienced senior operational cryptography advisor to join our dedicated infrastructure security team. In this position, you’ll play a key role in the design, implementation and management of critical cryptographic systems, ensuring their security, availability and compliance with the strictest standards. You will be responsible for securing and managing cryptographic infrastructure in a complex, large-scale environment. You’ll also be involved in the full life cycle of keys and certificates while ensuring compliance with the highest security standards. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Integrate and maintain secure cryptographic solutions in production with high availability

• Automate security and cryptography tasks

• Apply hardening to Linux environments and configure cryptographic labs under Kubernetes

• Manage banking payment services in environments such as Z/OS and HPNS

• Apply security patches in sensitive environments

• Design and conduct secure and audited key ceremonies

• Operate cryptographic environments in cloud and on-premises infrastructure

• Help plan security and compliance activities related to cryptography

• Work with DevOps and security teams to resolve technical issues

• Help clients choose and implement tailored solutions and adjust intervention plans

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in information security

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience in cryptography and knowledge of the new challenges of cloud cryptography, post-quantum cryptography and certificate life cycle changes

• Knowledge of French is required 

• Proficiency in integrating secure cloud solutions: Azure Key Vault, AWS KMS, Google Cloud KMS and certificate management systems

• Proficiency in cryptographic concepts including: PKI, TLS, X.509, symmetric/asymmetric algorithms, and SSL and OpenSSL certificates

• Proficiency in Linux and knowledge of Kubernetes

• Proficiency in compliance standards: FIPS, NIST, PCI-DSS, CAB Forum

• Proficiency in payment association procedures and understanding of banking system and payment services requirements

• Proficiency in various development languages and automation pipelines such as Python, Java and GitHub Actions

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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