Security Software Data Engineer III

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Security Software Data Engineer III to support enterprise security initiatives focused on encryption, certificate lifecycle management, key management, and enterprise cryptographic infrastructure.This role combines strong technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities, requiring the ability to coordinate complex security initiatives while partnering with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise encryption technologies, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate management, secrets management, and security automation. Experience with enterprise security platforms such as Venafi, CyberArk, Fortanix, or HashiCorp Vault is highly preferred.Location: Remote (EST/CST Preferred) Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: W2 – Full-Time Duration: Full-Time Work Authorization: Sponsorship not available (F1, H4, and Green Card candidates eligible) Experience Required: 5+ YearsKey ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise security infrastructure projects from planning through implementationCoordinate security, infrastructure, engineering, and operations teamsManage encryption and certificate lifecycle initiativesOversee enterprise key management implementationsCoordinate Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) activitiesEnsure project delivery meets quality, schedule, and budget expectationsIdentify technical risks and develop mitigation strategiesCommunicate with executive sponsors and project stakeholdersManage project documentation and reportingEnsure compliance with enterprise governance standardsCoordinate vendor relationships when requiredSupport security audits and compliance initiativesResolve cross-project conflicts and resource constraintsDrive continuous improvement across security engineering processesMentor junior project managers and technical team membersTechnical Focus AreasSecurityEncryptionPKICertificate Lifecycle ManagementKey Management Systems (KMS)Digital CertificatesIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Enterprise Security ArchitectureSecurity Platforms (Preferred)VenafiCyberArkFortanixHashiCorp VaultMethodologiesAgileDevSecOpsEnterprise Security GovernanceSoft SkillsExcellent communicationExecutive presentation skillsLeadershipCollaborationStrategic planningCritical thinkingRisk assessmentProblem solvingOrganizationConflict resolutionTechnical leadershipRequirementsRequired SkillsEnterprise SecurityEncryption technologiesPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Certificate Lifecycle ManagementDigital CertificatesKey Management Systems (KMS)Cryptographic best practicesEnterprise Security ArchitectureIdentity & Access Management (IAM) fundamentalsProject LeadershipEnterprise project managementRisk managementStakeholder communicationExecutive reportingResource planningCross-functional team coordinationProject governanceChange managementVendor managementDocumentationProject plansTechnical documentationStatus reportingRisk registersRequirements documentationAudit documentationExecutive presentationsNice-to-Have SkillsVenafiCyberArkFortanixHashiCorp VaultPMP CertificationAgile Project ManagementSecurity compliance frameworksEnterprise secrets managementSecurity automationDevSecOpsTop QualificationsRequired5+ years of IT experienceStrong knowledge of encryption technologiesExperience with certificates and PKIExperience with Key Management Systems (KMS)Enterprise project leadership experienceStrong communication skillsTechnical stakeholder managementRisk management experiencePreferredVenafiCyberArkFortanixHashiCorp VaultPMP CertificationAgile methodologiesEnterprise Security EngineeringDevSecOps exposureHighlightsRemote security engineering role focused on PKI, encryption, certificate lifecycle, KMS, CyberArk/Venafi, project leadership, risk management, and enterprise security initiatives.Originally posted on Himalayas