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Cryptographic Engineer

3M
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026
💰 $133,469/yr($109,202/yr$133,469/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Cryptographic Engineer

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role: 

As a Cryptographic Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining services related to Encryption Keys, Digital Certificates, Remote Key Managers and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), ensuring seamless and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot operational issues for encryption key and certificate related tools/services.
  • Respond to client requests for encryption keys and digital certificates with on-call support.
  • Manage the AWS hosted platforms used to provide centralized storage, issuance, and revocation of encryption keys and digital certificates, including installing, patching, upgrades, vulnerability management, backups, new builds, and data migrations:
  • Manage the Enterprise Secure Key Lifecycle (ESKM) platform from Utimaco.
  • Manage the CipherTrust Manager (CTM) platform from Thales.
  • Manage the Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) internal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) platform, including certificate authorities and network device enrollment.
  • Manage the Venafi platform for certificate management.
  • Partner with cloud platform engineering teams in support of Amazon Certificate Manager (ACM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and Azure Key Vault.
  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • High School Diploma (verified and completed prior to start) and 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Security in a private, public, government, or military environment.

OR

  • Bachelor's degree or higher (verified and completed prior to start) and Six (6) years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Security, in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Proven experience with AWS as an engineer or architect.
  • Proven experience managing encryption platforms, such as Enterprise Secure Key Lifecycle (ESKM) and CipherTrust Manager (CTM).
  • Proven experience managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with hands-on experience administering Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
  • Proven experience with cloud-based services such as Amazon Certificate Manager (ACM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and Azure Key Vault.
  • Proven experience with certificate management, such as Venafi.
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and digital certificate management.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
  • Familiarity with cloud security best practices.

Work Location

  • On-site in Maplewood, MN, or Austin, TX office at least 4 days per week

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, which includes base pay plus va

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