Cryptographic Risk Assessment Specialist

3 weeks ago

India Cystel Full time

Project Duration: Short-term Contract (estimated 6–8 weeks)

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Information Security Lead / Project Manager

Purpose of the Role

To support a high-level cryptographic risk assessment for a client organization. The project aims to establish a baseline cryptographic posture, assess key management practices, prioritize cryptographic risks, and outline a strategic roadmap for post-quantum cryptography readiness.

Key Responsibilities

· Baseline Assessment & Discovery

· Facilitate kickoff meetings and gather information from key stakeholders.

· Conduct a high-level encryption checklist to assess current state.

· Review group-level standards, prior audits, and reports.

· Assist in the identification and documentation of the existing cryptographic inventory and services (e.g., internal data storage, cloud encryption, PKI, DRM).

· Key Management

· Collaborate with the client to assess the current use of Azure Key Vault and other key management tools.

· Contribute to the development of a formal Key Management Plan.

· Deliver or support 1:1 training sessions for relevant stakeholders.

· Cryptographic Assurance

· Identify process gaps related to cryptographic review and assurance.

· Help define and document processes to evaluate cryptographic systems regularly, beyond external penetration tests.

· Risk Prioritization

· Assist in defining cryptographic risk assessment criteria.

· Support the development of a risk prioritization matrix and associated mitigation strategies.

· Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness

· Collaborate on the creation of a high-level PQC readiness roadmap.

· Define key milestones, resource requirements, and timelines to achieve PQC compliance in the future.

· Executive Engagement

· Support the preparation and delivery of executive summary materials.

· Contribute to the design and facilitation of a 2-hour tabletop exercise for board-level stakeholders, focused on quantum threat scenarios and decision-making.

Required Skills and Experience

· Strong understanding of cryptographic technologies and controls (e.g., PKI, key management, encryption in transit/at rest).

· Experience with Azure Key Vault or similar cloud key management platforms.

· Familiarity with cryptographic standards and risk assessment frameworks.

· Knowledge of quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography (preferred).

· Strong communication and documentation skills.

· Experience working with cross-functional teams, including technical and executive stakeholders.

· Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts and mitigation strategies.

Desirable Qualifications

· CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similar certifications.

· Background in cybersecurity consulting, compliance, or security architecture.

· Experience delivering executive presentations and tabletop exercises.

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