Apex Systems · 16 hours ago
IT Governance Specialist V
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$79/hr - $86/hrApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an IT Governance Specialist V to oversee the governance of encryption processes and platforms, ensuring the consistent adoption of encryption services across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Plan, prioritize, and monitor governance initiatives; develop status dashboards and executive-level updates
Track program risks and issues through resolution
Develop reference architectures to guide application and technology owners toward approved encryption solutions
Maintain a catalog of on‑premises PKI, cloud KMS, tokenization, TDE, and related services
Draft and update enterprise encryption standards aligned with industry benchmarks and audit requirements
Produce clear documentation, including explainers, demonstrations, and FAQs for application teams
Conduct onboarding sessions to educate application owners on key‑management lifecycles and available HSM/KMS options
Qualification
Required
Project management experience
Demonstrated experience with PKI administration and digital certificate lifecycle management
Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and security protocols
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field (e.g., Data Management, Computer Science, Information Technology)
Strong understanding of certificate lifecycles, key‑custodian responsibilities, and cryptographic best practices
Experience implementing PKI and enterprise key‑management platforms (e.g., Microsoft AD CS, Entrust, AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault)
Proven ability to develop security standards and policies and to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Demonstrated organizational and coordination skills, including managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and metrics
Preferred
Experience in a financial institution or other highly regulated industry with a focus on risk reduction
Familiarity with PCI requirements
Familiarity with privacy regulations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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