HSM Systems Administrator

Chandler, AZ, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $50.00 - 75.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Inventory
  • Firewall
  • Network
  • Firmware
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • HIPAA
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2005
  • Auditing
  • ROOT
  • Computer Science
  • Information Security
  • PKI
  • TLS
  • SSL
  • Management
  • FIPS
  • NIST SP 800 Series
  • PCI DSS
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google Cloud
  • Cloud Computing
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Computer Hardware
  • Cryptography
  • Payment Systems
  • Banking
  • Application Development
  • API
  • Soft Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skill
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • Hierarchical Storage Management

Summary

  • Location: Chandler, Arizona
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #103921

Job Title :-HSM Systems Administrator
Location: -Chandler AZ (Onsite)
Duration: - 10+Months Contracts (With Possibility of extension)
Pay Rate Range: $50-75 /hr
Work Type :W2 Only.


Must have 3-5 years of experience in HSM administration experience.

Position Summary
HSM Engineer role will be responsible for designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining Hardware Security Modules used to protect sensitive cryptographic keys and perform secure cryptographic operations. This role ensures the security, availability, and compliance of cryptographic infrastructure in alignment with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
HSM Administration & Operations
Deploy, configure, and manage HSM devices (e.g., Thales, Entrust, Futurex, Utimaco)
Maintain and update HSM inventory to ensure up-to-date tracking.
Submit Firewall request to allow network traffic between HSM and client systems
Manage HSM partitioning, remote HSM administration and auditing functions.
Conduct firmware and software upgrades while maintaining operational continuity.
Ensure HSM configurations meet compliance standards (PCI-DSS, PIN, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
Monitor for unauthorized access or anomalies in cryptographic operations.
Participate in internal and external security audits.
Work with development and infrastructure teams to integrate cryptographic services into business applications.
Troubleshoot HSM integration issues with applications, APIs, and security services.
Implement automated monitoring and alerting for HSM performance and health.
Respond to cryptographic security incidents and investigate root causes.
Provide on-call support for HSM-related issues and outages.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in HSM administration and/or cryptographic operations
Hands-on experience with HSM vendors such as Thales, Entrust, Futurex, Utimaco, or SafeNet.
Strong understanding of PKI, digital certificates, TLS/SSL, and key management practices.
Familiarity with security standards: FIPS 140-2/140-3, NIST SP 800 series, PCI-DSS.
Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
Preferred Qualifications
Cloud HSM experience (AWS CloudHSM, Azure Key Vault Managed HSM, Google Cloud Platform Cloud HSM).
Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or vendor-specific HSM certification.
Experience with hardware cryptography in payment systems, banking, or government environments.
Knowledge of secure application development and API security.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure in high-security environments.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Working Conditions
May require occasional travel for HSM installation or maintenance.
On-call rotation for 24/7 HSM support.
Secure lab environment for key ceremonies and cryptographic operations.

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