Encryption Engineer

RR Donnelley

Encryption Engineer at RRD ensuring business availability and data security through encryption and backup systems. Collaborating on data protection strategies while adhering to compliance requirements.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,700 - $125,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and manage Encryption Data Security Platforms that protect sensitive data at rest in accordance with RRD IT Governance policies.
Administer centralized Key Management (KMS) and manage encryption policies across databases, file systems, and cloud storage where applicable.
Support audit and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC2, PCI, HIPAA) regarding data encryption.
Manage Luna Hardware Security Module (HSM) partitions for high-assurance cryptographic operations (signing, hashing, and root key storage).
Manage and optimize all Backup & Replication environments, including virtual, physical, and cloud workloads.
Oversee backup job scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure 100% success rates.
Perform regular backup/restore testing to validate the recoverability of critical systems.
Administer technologies that extend real-time replication and continuous data protection (CDP).
Update and maintain Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and lead quarterly failover drills to meet RTO/RPO targets.
Ensure site-to-site connectivity and storage consistency during recovery scenarios.
Coordinate through the change management process to move, install, upgrade, remove and configure site IT assets and supporting infrastructure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Information Systems or related field OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
5-7 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge with Veeam, Avamar and Zerto
Hands-on experience with CipherTrust Manager (or similar KMS/TDE tools)
Strong understanding of VMware, vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and SAN/NAS storage
Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and Firewall rules as they relate to DR replication.
Minor proficiency in AI integration with business processes such as information gathering, inventory, automation and process improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

encryptionkey managementbackup and replicationdisaster recoverydata protectionreal-time replicationcontinuous data protectionnetwork protocolsAI integrationtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationleadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skills