Cybersecurity Engineer - Encryption

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration. 

At M&T Tech, we’re a team of makers, doers, and builders, working to create the most advanced technology solutions in banking.  We’re not your stereotypical suit and tie bankers: we’re an innovative team of leading tech experts, pushing boundaries, and taking risks.  We’re building an agile team of the most skilled and creative workers to solve complex problems, architect solutions, write high-performance software, and chart our new path, all to make the lives of our customers, and the communities that we serve, better.  Join us and be part of something new as we build tomorrow’s bank, today.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled PKI Encryption Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our infrastructure. This pivotal role involves supporting the design and implementation of our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and encryption solutions. The ideal candidate will exhibit expertise in cryptographic protocols, possess a deep understanding of PKI, and demonstrate the ability to create and maintain secure cryptographic environments

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and implement encryption and PKI solutions to secure digital transactions, communications, and data within the bank
• Manage and maintain the bank's encryption infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Provide expertise and support for cryptographic key management, including key generation, distribution, and revocation
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to PKI, encryption, and cybersecurity to enhance the bank's security posture
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of PKI services, including certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and key management
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline PKI processes and enhance service delivery efficiency
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools, making recommendations for their integration and optimization of our service offering
• Work closely with Technology management, senior Engineers, and support teams on a regular basis to implement and manage the design, development, and execution of technical solutions that meet or exceed current and future needs of the organization. 
• Responsibilities may include infrastructure review, implementation, and design, creation of support and architectural documentation, standards, policies, analysis, and testing.
• Regularly and independently interact with business partners of varying associate and management levels to ensure clarity of the problem/opportunity and elicit business requirements.
• Coordinate vendor interactions and/or vendor resources as needed.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, technicians, and integrators.  Review documentation, proposals, and changes proposed by less experienced staff.
• Seek to expand knowledge and understanding of Financial Services trends, practices, and technologies on a continuous basis.   
• Follow and promote use of industry best practices, standards and procedures.
• Maintain a strong aptitude and working knowledge of Bank applications, systems, development environments.  Maintain a detailed understanding of vendor technologies and services used by the Bank.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience
• Experience with PKI technologies including digital certificates, Certificate Authorities (CAs), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• Understanding of cryptographic protocols, algorithms, and key management practices
• In-depth knowledge of encryption technologies, including design, implementation, and administration

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Intermediate understanding of system development and infrastructure lifecycle, and systems design
• Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating security tasks and developing use cases
• Working knowledge and familiarity with PKI and encryption providers such as Keyfactor, Entrust, Thales, DigiCert, etc.
• Professional certifications in information security and encryption technologies, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Encryption Specialist (CES), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), are highly desirable
• Strong understanding of tools utilized in assigned Cybersecurity function
• Experience translating architecture into technical requirements.
• Proven experience thinking critically and solving problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of employees and business partners across the organization.
• Ability to analyze moderate-sized datasets independently and draw straightforward conclusions.

We support our team members with generous benefits. 

• Competitive compensation 
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits 
• 401(k) match at 5% 
• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements 
• Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays  
• 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year 
• Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview 

About M&T

M&T Bank is a Top 20 US bank holding company and one of the best performing and financial stable regional banks in the country, we offer our technology employees a wide range of performance-based career development opportunities. We have a strong commitment to our customers and the communities we serve, and we continue to grow with a focus on the future. So, when looking to advance your career, look to M&T. Grow with us.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $87,073.45 - $145,122.42 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationWilmington, Delaware, United States of America