Senior Cryptography Engineer.

Location: Nairobi

Model: Hybrid

Summary: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cryptography Engineer to join our security engineering team. This role is critical in managing cryptographic key lifecycles, designing and maintaining secure key management systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cryptographic principles, hands-on experience with on premise and cloud environments (AWS and Azure), and a strong understanding of risk management practices.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide specialist advice and support to safeguard information systems and associated assets through the identification and management of security risks. 
  • Identify, diagnose and recommend improvements and provide specialist advice and support to ensure that solutions are appropriate and effective.
  • Provide support and contribute to a culture of customer service excellence that meets and exceeds exceptional service. 
  • Build relationships with customers that contribute to a culture of customer service excellence.
  • Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards.
  • Contribute to the effective reduction of cost and financial wastage in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Perform security audits and clean-ups to ensure accurate and up to date access within the organisation.
  • Analyze IT related access reports to identify discrepancies and anomalies and recommend remedial action. Provide specialist advice and support in defining standard operating procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. 
  • 5+ years of experience in cryptography, key management, or security engineering roles.
  • Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols (TLS, PKI, etc.), and standards (FIPS 140-2/3, NIST SP 800 series).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, and on-prem HSMs.
  • Familiarity with PCI DSS requirements and audit processes.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages and and infrastructure-ascode tools.

How to Apply:

Does this sound like you? If YES, share your application to newton.ogwora@indsafri.com not later than 24th June 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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