Encryption Engineer

About the role

Mindwhiz is seeking an experienced Encryption Engineer to design, implement and manage enterprise‑wide encryption solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role is critical for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining robust cryptographic operations.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise encryption architectures.
• Manage centralized Key Management Systems (KMS) and enforce encryption policies.
• Administer Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and oversee key lifecycle processes.
• Implement Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and application‑level encryption technologies.
• Develop and enforce encryption standards, policies and procedures.
• Support PKI, certificate issuance and lifecycle management.
• Conduct encryption audits, security assessments and apply patches/firmware updates.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Security teams to strengthen data protection controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve encryption‑related incidents.
• Assist compliance initiatives such as SOC 2, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in enterprise encryption and data security.
• Hands‑on experience with CipherTrust Manager or similar KMS.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, encryption standards and key management.
• Experience administering HSMs and managing PKI/certificate lifecycles.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based encryption services and key management platforms.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Required skills

• CipherTrust Manager (or similar KMS)
• Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Luna HSM
• PKI and certificate lifecycle management
• Azure Key Vault
• AWS KMS
• Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Application‑level encryption
• Cloud‑based encryption services
• Key lifecycle management

What we offer

• Competitive salary package up to PKR 250,000 per month.
• Opportunity to work with enterprise‑grade security technologies.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Collaborative, technology‑driven work environment.
• Clear career growth path within the organization.