Job Title: Crypto and PKI Governance Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL or Denver, CO
Work Arrangement: Onsite 
Client Industry: Large Enterprise / Regulated Financial Services Environment
Duration: Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Standard Business Hours

About the Role

We are hiring a Crypto and PKI Governance Specialist to join our client’s cybersecurity governance function on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a large, complex enterprise environment where security, risk management, and regulatory compliance are critical. You will play a key role in defining and overseeing cryptographic and PKI governance standards that support secure and compliant technology operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for cryptographic governance and PKI lifecycle management

• Define, maintain, and enforce enterprise cryptography and PKI governance frameworks, policies, and standards

• Oversee encryption key and digital certificate lifecycle processes, including generation, rotation, archival, and decommissioning

• Partner with engineering teams to ensure cryptographic implementations align with governance and compliance requirements

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to cryptographic systems and PKI

• Collaborate with audit, risk, and compliance teams to support regulatory reviews and internal assessments

• Monitor and report on crypto and PKI compliance metrics and control effectiveness

• Evaluate third-party vendor solutions for cryptographic and PKI compliance and integration

• Stay current with evolving cryptographic standards, including Post-Quantum Cryptography

• Provide guidance and mentorship to technical teams on cryptographic governance best practices

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in cryptographic governance, PKI, or cybersecurity risk and compliance roles

• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, PKI architecture, and key lifecycle management

• Hands-on experience working with governance frameworks and regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO, and PCI-DSS

• Familiarity with secure communication protocols including TLS, SSL, and SSH

• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives

• Knowledge of cloud-based key management and protection strategies

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Basic scripting or coding knowledge and understanding of SDLC processes

• Agile delivery experience is a plus

Compensation

$70.00 – $72.00 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 parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave (as applicable).

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.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Tanupriya Ganguly at (703) 289-0198 or email me you resume at tanupriya.ganguly@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!