Cryptographic Automation Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 2 days in office, 3 days work from home (could potentially change to 4 days in office); anchor days Wednesday and Friday

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension and conversion based on business needs and performance)
• Pay Rate: C$80.00–C$90.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours — 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
• Travel Requirements: Not required

The Crypto Automation Team is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying enterprise cryptographic automation solutions. The team plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational data and systems by delivering secure, scalable, and automated cryptographic services. This includes automating key management, certificate lifecycle management, encryption processes, and other cryptographic operations to improve efficiency, reliability, and the organization's overall security posture.

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python/FastAPI that serve as the orchestration layer for certificate or key lifecycle workflows
• Integrate the API Gateway with upstream/downstream systems: ServiceNow, CLM, KMS, and other DevOps platforms
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation of API contracts
• Develop unit tests and integration tests
• Provide L3 support and production troubleshooting

• 8 years of security-related technology experience
• 5 years of strong professional experience with Python, specifically FastAPI
• 3 years of experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong time management and priority management skills
• Attention to detail; self-starter and adaptable

• Familiarity with TLS/SSL certificate management and PKI concepts (issuance, renewal, revocation)
• Exposure to Venafi, HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk, or similar PKI/secrets management tools
• Experience with ServiceNow integrations (CMDB, workflow automation)
• Experience supporting Linux and/or Windows server environments
• Venafi REST API experience (strong asset)

• Post-secondary education is an asset
• CISSP certification is an asset

• 8 years of overall experience in security-related technology
• 5 years of professional experience with Python (specifically FastAPI)
• 3 years of experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)

• Interview process: 1 step, in-person, 1 hour, panel format — possibility of a coding assignment during the interview

This client is a leading institution in the financial services and banking sector, operating across Canada and internationally with a broad footprint serving millions of customers. The organization employs thousands of technology and security professionals — including solutions developers, cryptographic engineers, DevOps specialists, and IT infrastructure experts — who collaborate within agile, fast-paced teams focused on innovation, governance, and long-term security posture.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13757 Industry: Engineering

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