Senior Security Engineer - Cryptography & Key Management
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer based in Canada with up to 3 years of experience in cryptography and key management. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career while working on cutting-edge security technologies that protect sensitive data.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Contribute to Cloud Data Security, including data discovery, classification, and protection.
- Support and enhance Encryption & Key Management initiatives.
- Assist in PKI & Certificate Management strategies and deployments.
This role can be performed anywhere in Canada. If you are passionate about data security and looking to develop your expertise, we would love to have you on board!
The Impact You'll Have
- Support the development of data security architecture and strategies.
- Help define and implement encryption and secrets management standards.
- Assist in deploying and managing cloud-based Key Management Services (KMS) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
- Maintain and improve Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools.
- Provide operational support and ensure security compliance across systems.
- Document procedures and help ensure alignment with industry standards like PCI-DSS, NIST and FIPS.
Who You Are
- A minimum of 5 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 2 years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- 2+ years of experience in PKI, crypto algorithms and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- 3+ years of experience as a data security engineer, maintaining critical encryption and key management systems to protect sensitive data across cloud environments.
- Knowledge of cloud computing architectures and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to grow in the role.
- Problem-solving abilities to handle security challenges and risks.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with Thales HSMs, AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault, or AWS Secrets Manager.
- Experience developing scripts using python, java, shell scripts on linux systems
- Exposure to Kubernetes or IaC tools such as Terraform.
- CISSP, CCSP, CISA or other appropriate certifications is a plus.
Job Expectations
- Occasional travel (up to 10%).
- A hiring process that includes an application, recruiter call, hiring manager video call, and a virtual “onsite” interview.
Compensation and Benefits
Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location.
When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD, is: 119,400 - 149,300.
We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
- Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
About Marqeta
Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.
Marqeta’s Values
– Intentional Curiosity: We believe in asking the questions others shy away from. True progress comes from understanding today’s realities while challenging ourselves to do better and take on the status quo.
– Thoughtful Responsibility: We believe that every interaction with our technology and platforms matters. Businesses and livelihoods rely on our work, so we strive for excellence and accountability every day with the highest standards for failsafe technology and compliance.
– Innovative Simplicity: We believe that simplicity is powerful, especially in innovation—making a tool work better or finishing that feature that makes everyone smile. Our customers face a lot of complexity. We’re not here to add more.
– Shared Success: We believe the measure of our success is the success of our employees, customers, and communities. From local businesses to big corporations, our impact goes deep and wide. And we’ve got the results to prove it.
– Passion to Thrive: We believe anyone with a better idea should be able to change the game for our company and our customers. We solve big problems for our customers and draw energy from that challenge and opportunity.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy
Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.
If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process and beyond (including due to a disability), please submit this form and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marqeta will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when needed in accordance with applicable law. The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.
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