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About SICPA & the Digital Scale-up Team

• At SICPA, we safeguard sovereignty by enabling nation-states to protect their most critical assets through cutting-edge digital solutions. The Digital Scale-up Team is a newly formed unit in the Digital Research and Innovation teams dedicated to scaling up innovative products to serve governments leveraging state of the art digital technologies
• We are looking for a person to join our team with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to identify problems, take ownership, and drive innovative solutions with minimal guidance while balancing technical excellence and business value
• The Cryptography Engineer will help design, prototype, and implement secure cryptographic solutions that will serve as the foundation of next-generation security architectures
• Shape new concepts and ideas in cryptographic security, quickly and iteratively, through prototyping
• Collaborate with software engineers, security architects, and product teams to design and implement cryptographic frameworks for real-world applications
• Deliver working prototypes and sandbox environments to test security assumptions and optimize performance
• Research and apply cryptographic techniques such as Multi-Party Computation (MPC), key rotation schemes, Secure Enclaves (TEE), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to protect critical assets
• Identify and integrate cryptographic standards and best practices (FIPS, PKI, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001) into SICPA’s digital solutions
• Assess and mitigate security risks in highly adversarial environments, ensuring long-term protection and resilience
• Act as a technical advisor and mentor, educating team members on cryptographic concepts and security tradeoffs
• Engage with external researchers, academia, and industry experts to stay at the forefront of cryptographic advancements

PROFILE

• PhD or Master’s degree in Cryptography, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Red/blue team experience is a strong asset
• Expertise in applied cryptography, long-term security, MPC, Secure Elements (SE), TEE, and cryptographic protocol design
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic standards and security frameworks (FIPS, AAL, PKI, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
• Proficiency in Rust and experience using it for secure application development and cryptographic implementation
• Ability to solve complex security challenges using a mix of cryptographic primitives, protocols, and innovative approaches
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain security tradeoffs to both technical and managerial stakeholders
• Self-driven and proactive mindset, with a passion for securing digital ecosystems
• Fluent in English (French is a plus)
• Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, or specialized cryptography/security credentials) are a plus

WHY JOIN US?

• Work on high-impact projects that contribute to national digital sovereignty
• Collaborate with an innovative and multidisciplinary team of experts in cryptography, cybersecurity, and software development
• Explore and implement cutting-edge cryptographic solutions in real-world, high-security environments
• A fast-paced, research-driven environment where your ideas directly influence product design and security architecture