Senior Cybersecurity Encryption Engineer

This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week Overview:    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Encryption Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our infrastructure. This pivotal role involves supporting the design and implementation of our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and encryption solutions. The ideal candidate will exhibit expertise in cryptographic protocols, possess a deep understanding of PKI, and demonstrate the ability to create and maintain secure cryptographic environments.

Design and implement encryption and PKI solutions to secure digital transactions, communications, and data within the bank   Manage and maintain the bank's encryption infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards   Provide expertise and support for cryptographic key management, including key generation, distribution, and revocation   Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to PKI, encryption, and cybersecurity to enhance the bank's security posture   Oversee the day-to-day operations of PKI services, including certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and key management   Drive automation initiatives to streamline PKI processes and enhance service delivery efficiency   Evaluate emerging technologies and tools, making recommendations for their integration and optimization of our service offering   Work closely with Technology management, senior Engineers, and support teams on a regular basis to implement and manage the design, development, and execution of technical solutions that meet or exceed current and future needs of the organization.    Responsibilities may include infrastructure review, implementation, and design, creation of support and architectural documentation, standards, policies, analysis, and testing.   Regularly and independently interact with business partners of varying associate and management levels to ensure clarity of the problem/opportunity and elicit business requirements.   Coordinate vendor interactions and/or vendor resources as needed.   Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, technicians, and integrators.  Review documentation, proposals, and changes proposed by less experienced staff.   Seek to expand knowledge and understanding of Financial Services trends, practices, and technologies on a continuous basis.      Follow and promote use of industry best practices, standards and procedures.   Maintain a strong aptitude and working knowledge of Bank applications, systems, development environments.  Maintain a detailed understanding of vendor technologies and services used by the Bank.   Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.   Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.   Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.   Complete other related duties as assigned.   Scope of Responsibilities: Partners primarily with individual contributors and leaders within Cybersecurity and Technology, and occasionally senior leaders within Cybersecurity. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is accomplished with periodic check-ins for alignment and limited direction. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Proficient ability to use multiple Cybersecurity tools, specific to function. Manager Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities. Education and Exp erience Required: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education