Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer - Cryptography Specialist

Location: Denver, Colorado
Work Arrangement: Onsite 
Client Industry: Fortune 500 Financial Services & Banking
Duration: 12-18 Months Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours

About the Role

We are hiring an Infrastructure Engineer - Cryptography Specialist to join our client's Information Security team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with the head of cryptography at a leading global bank. You’ll help drive a critical project focused on securing digital certificates and passwords in the cloud, ensuring the integrity and future-proofing of the bank's core security infrastructure against emerging threats like quantum computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the enterprise digital certificate management lifecycle for applications, networks, and services.

• Support, integrate, and manage vendor applications and enterprise provisioning services related to cryptography.

• Design and implement tool and service designs within a technical domain to harden systems against attacks and secure sensitive data.

• Mitigate the risk of malicious cyber attacks by ensuring the protection of system boundaries.

• Contribute to complex information security projects, ensuring on-time delivery and identifying potential risks.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on engineering initiatives related to cloud security and post-quantum cryptography.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in information security technology, specifically within infrastructure.

• Must-Have Proficiency In: Windows/IIS environments, TLS/SSH protocols, and key exchange protocols.

• Hands-on experience with Cloud Services (AWS or Azure) and key protection mechanisms (e.g., KMS, Key Vault).

• Foundational knowledge of cryptography, including the difference between symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical leads and stakeholders.

• Bonus Skills (Plusses): Experience with Post Quantum Cryptography (NIST FIPS 203/204/205), .NET, DevOps (Jenkins), or financial industry experience.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $80 – $82 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.