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Freddie Mac

Senior PKI/Cryptography Engineer

Freddie Mac

Senior PKI/Cryptography Engineer supporting data protection and cryptographic tools at Freddie Mac. Securing systems for a secondary mortgage-market company expanding affordable housing access.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeMcLean • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT security with a focus on PKI, cryptography, and SOX controls, while effectively managing product lifecycles and implementing data protection solutions. Proficient in secure software lifecycle management and vulnerability management, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PKI And CryptographySOX Controls Execution And MaintenanceData Encryption And SaaS Security SolutionsPython, BASH, PowerShell, And AnsibleITIL Incident And Problem Management

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Hard Skills
PKICryptographyData EncryptionSaaS Security SolutionsLinuxWindowsSecure Software Lifecycle ManagementVulnerability ManagementDebugging And TroubleshootingSource Code Repository Tools
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborationSelf-Motivated Problem SolvingInnovative Thinking
Tools & Technologies
HIPS ClientsFirewall RulesSecure ConfigurationsNetwork CommandsWindows CommandsGIT
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Certifications Preferred
Industry Keywords
SOXMITRECIS CSCNISTIANARFCsIETFIncident ManagementProblem ManagementConfidentiality, Availability, And Integrity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleCloudFirewallsJavaLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide administration, engineering, and operations support for PKI application components and cryptographic-based tools within Data Protection
  • Develop and deliver technical solutions related to Data Protection
  • Build, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
  • Formulate remediation solutions for Information Security issues
  • Execute, test, and maintain SOX controls
  • Manage product lifecycles and ensure thorough testing of upgrades
  • Implement new products and oversee large-scale upgrades
  • Support ITIL activities including Incident and Problem Management
  • Enhance the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of Freddie Mac information systems
  • Participate in on-call support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5–7+ years in IT security, including execution, testing, and maintenance of SOX controls
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in PKI and cryptography
  • Strong understanding of data encryption, SaaS security solutions, and cloud client security
  • Knowledge of hashes, symmetric/asymmetric key algorithms, and signature algorithms
  • Experience with Linux and Windows, including server building and OS-based operations
  • Skills partnering across IT and business lines to deliver Data Protection services
  • Familiarity with MITRE, CIS CSC, SOX, NIST, IANA, RFCs, and IETF
  • Experience with HIPS clients, firewall rules, secure configurations, Linux, Network, and Windows commands
  • Proficiency in Python, BASH, PowerShell, and Ansible
  • Understanding of Java, JSON, XML, YAML, and object-oriented programming and design patterns
  • Strong understanding of source code repository tools such as GIT
  • Foundation in Secure Software Lifecycle Management and Vulnerability Management
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Security certifications preferred
  • Basic understanding and experience supporting ITIL activities such as Incident and Problem Management
  • Knowledge of network ports, protocols, and firewalls
  • Self-motivated problem solving and innovative thinking
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage product lifecycles, test upgrades, implement new products, and oversee large-scale upgrades

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Eligible to participate in the annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Competitive compensation
  • Market-leading benefit programs
  • Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment