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Job Title: Cloud HSM to KMS Migration Specialist (Short-Term Contract)
Location: Remote (Morning collaboration with Google Cloud Platform team in Bangalore required, ~7:00-7:30 AM calls)
Duration: Short-term (Estimated 1-2 weeks, part-time/side project)
This is a short-term, part-time project focused on secure migration of cryptographic keys from Hardware Security Modules (HSM) to cloud-based Key Management Systems (KMS). The engagement is suitable for someone with niche expertise who can work remotely and may handle it alongside other commitments.
Overview:
We are seeking a niche consultant with deep expertise in secure key management and cloud migrations. This short-term engagement involves assisting with a specialized migration from Hardware Security Module (HSM) environments into Cloud KMS-backed solutions. The project is not business-critical but has compliance-driven deadlines approaching.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or advise on the secure transfer of cryptographic keys from AWS HSM to Google Cloud Platform KMS (or between AWS HSM and alternative HSM solutions).
- Ensure compliance with NIST and industry security standards throughout the migration.
- Evaluate and design a secure key transfer process, minimizing risks of exposing keys or certificates in cleartext outside of HSM environments.
- Provide recommendations and best practices for securely wrapping/unwrapping keys across AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
- Collaborate with an internal Google Cloud Platform team based in Bangalore (early morning meetings required).
- Support critical application upgrades tied to this migration effort.
Qualifications:
- Proven hands-on experience with AWS HSM, Google Cloud Platform KMS, and cloud-to-cloud key migration.
- Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, key wrapping/unwrapping, and secure key lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with NIST compliance requirements for key management and secure data transfer.
- Experience working on cross-cloud migration projects, particularly AWS Google Cloud Platform.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex cryptographic processes clearly.
Additional Details:
- This is not a full-time role; work can be performed alongside other engagements.
- Estimated duration is 1-2 weeks
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
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