Managing Director, Cryptography

Job description: Managing Director, Cryptography

Tasks

• Lead the enterprise cryptographic strategy, with a focus on key and certificate lifecycle management.
• Define and enforce cryptographic standards, policies, and procedures in alignment with the Information Protection Standards.
• Own governance of cryptographic algorithms, other solutions, and certificate authorities.
• Manage the enterprise-wide inventory of cryptographic assets, including keys, certificates, and HSMs to optimize their use.
• Collaborate with Information Security Officers (ISOs), infrastructure teams, and application owners to ensure secure implementation of cryptographic controls.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for cryptographic operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support audit and regulation engagements.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps, SOPs, and documentation for cryptographic operations.
• Provide training and awareness programs for teams learning cryptographic materials.
• Align with the regional execution leads for cryptographic incidents and exceptional events.

Requirements

Skills

• Deep expertise in cryptographic technologies, including PKI, TLS, HSMs, and certificate lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional cryptographic programs across complex, global environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) and their cryptographic requirements.
• Experience with cloud-native cryptographic services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong organization, with prioritization and project management skills.

Education and experience

• Over 10 years of experience in information protection, with a focus on cryptography, specifically key and certificate management programs.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles, including people and program management.

We offer

• A collaborative work environment where technological skills and innovation support a global corporation.
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours.
• An environment where every employee feels valued and supported.