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Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.\nPosition Overview:\nWe are seeking a Senior PKI/Cryptography Engineer to join the Data Protection team within the Information Security Engineering department of the Information Technology Division. The engineer is responsible for providing administration, engineering, and operations support for PKI application components, and cryptographic-based tools within Data Protection. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!\n**This position has an on-call requirement. **\nOur Impact:\nWe reduce information risk by ensuring and enhancing the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of Information systems at Freddie Mac.\nYour Impact:\nIn this role, you will help fulfill the Information Security department’s vision of reducing information risk by ensuring and enhancing the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of Information systems at Freddie Mac. You will work towards the development and delivery of our technical solutions related to Data Protection. You will build, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, and vendors to formulate remediation solutions for issues related with Information Security.\nQualifications:\n5-7+ years in IT security, including execution, testing, and maintenance of SOX controls.\n\n5+ years of hands-on experience in PKI and cryptography, with a strong understanding of data encryption, SaaS security solutions, and cloud client security.\n\nKnowledge of security and cryptographic primitives like hashes, symmetric/asymmetric key algorithms, and signature algorithms.\n\nExperience with Linux and Windows, including server building and OS-based operations.\n\nStrong skills in partnering across IT and business lines to deliver and enhance Data Protection services.\n\nFamiliarity with security regulations and frameworks (MITRE, CIS CSC, SOX), as well as NIST, IANA, RFCs, and IETF.\n\nExperience with HIPS clients, firewall rules, secure configurations, Linux, Network, and Windows commands.\n\nProficiency in Python, BASH, PowerShell, and Ansible.\n\nUnderstanding of Java, JSON, XML, YAML, and Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.\n\nStrong understanding of source code repository tools (e.g., GIT).\n\nFoundation in Secure Software Lifecycle Management and Vulnerability Management.\n\nStrong debugging and troubleshooting skills.\n\nSecurity certifications preferred.\n\nBasic understanding and experience in supporting ITIL activities like Incident and Problem Management.\n\nKeys to Success:\nSelf-motivated problem solver with innovative thinking.\n\nEffective communicator and collaborator within teams and with external entities.\n\nOwnership mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.\n\nEagerness to learn new technologies and improve processes.\n\nDetail-oriented with a strong understanding of change impacts.\n\nFamiliarity with ITIL guidelines and risk-based prioritization.\n\nEmphasis on automation and compliance with controls.\n\nAdaptability to change while meeting objectives.\n\nStrong mentorship and communication skills.\n\nManaging product lifecycles and ensuring thorough testing of upgrades.\n\nAbility to implement new products and oversee large-scale upgrades.\n\nKnowledgeable in network ports, protocols, and firewalls.\n\nCurrent Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.\nWe consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\nA safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.\nCA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\nNotice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.\nTime-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.\nThis position has an annualized market-based salary range of $126,000 - $190,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. 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