[Remote] Need HSM Administrator and HSM Infrastructure engineer-100% Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NorthITE is seeking a skilled HSM Administrator and HSM Infrastructure Engineer for a remote position. The role involves the administration, operation, and support of HSMs, as well as designing and implementing security solutions and managing cryptographic key lifecycles.
Responsibilities
- Administration, operation, upgrade and support of HSMs
- Design, test, and implement changes/additions to HSMs in the Infrastructure
- Monitoring and troubleshooting HSM on day-to-day basis
- Work with Infrastructure team on configuration management
- Develop HSM configuration standards based on compliance requirements and industry best practices
- Work with development team on integrating new/updated HSM and key management services
- Implement, operate and maintain physical and virtual machines in production and disaster recovery locations
- Ensure 24/7 uptime of the HSM services
- Participate in defining and developing the strategic plan for HSM and key management infrastructure for the service
- Troubleshoot customer-reported issues through reviewing HSM API's
- Design, architect, implement, and maintain HSM-based security solutions
- Support secure room operations, including device handling, physical access control, and chain-of-custody management
- Implement encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, including TDE for databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
- Administer & maintain Hardware Security Modules (IBM, Futurex, Thales, Entrust, etc.)
- Develop and document processes for HSM lifecycle management, key ceremonies, and system hardening
- Support cryptographic key management systems (KMS) and key lifecycle practices
- Respond to incidents, perform troubleshooting, and contribute to secure operational uptime
- Maintain strong documentation, inventory control records, and asset tracking within the secure environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stand up new security solutions and ensure alignment with compliance standards
- Develop and maintain technical diagrams, SOPs, and procedural documentation
- Monitor systems and implement alerting mechanisms for operational awareness
- Participate in audits, access reviews, and operational process assessments
Skills
- Administration, operation, upgrade and support of HSMs
- Design, test, and implement changes/additions to HSMs in the Infrastructure
- Monitoring and troubleshooting HSM on day-to-day basis
- Work with Infrastructure team on configuration management
- Develop HSM configuration standards based on compliance requirements and industry best practices
- Work with development team on integrating new/updated HSM and key management services
- Implement, operate and maintain physical and virtual machines in production and disaster recovery locations
- Ensure 24/7 uptime of the HSM services
- Participate in defining and developing the strategic plan for HSM and key management infrastructure for the service
- Troubleshoot customer-reported issues through reviewing HSM API's
- 7+ years System Administration experience
- Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and public key infrastructure (PKI) for certificate management
- Experience managing enterprise level cryptographic solutions
- Hands on administration of: Encryption server, Key management server, Tokenization methods
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) installation and management
- Linux OS skills; scripting
- 5 years of relevant work experience
- Practical knowledge of cybersecurity issues, vulnerabilities and defenses
- Experience in Software documentation, software packages, support and/or training of IT systems
- Expertise in IBM GKML, Entrust, Atos
- Design, architect, implement, and maintain HSM-based security solutions
- Support secure room operations, including device handling, physical access control, and chain-of-custody management
- Implement encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, including TDE for databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
- Administer & maintain Hardware Security Modules (IBM, Futurex, Thales, Entrust, etc.)
- Develop and document processes for HSM lifecycle management, key ceremonies, and system hardening
- Support cryptographic key management systems (KMS) and key lifecycle practices
- Respond to incidents, perform troubleshooting, and contribute to secure operational uptime
- Maintain strong documentation, inventory control records, and asset tracking within the secure environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stand up new security solutions and ensure alignment with compliance standards
- Develop and maintain technical diagrams, SOPs, and procedural documentation
- Monitor systems and implement alerting mechanisms for operational awareness
- Participate in audits, access reviews, and operational process assessments
- 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, system engineering, or HSM management
- Strong experience with encryption solutions (data at rest/in transit, TDE, TLS, etc.)
- Experience with HSMs and cryptographic infrastructure in large enterprise environments
- Solid understanding of encryption, key management, and cryptographic ciphers
- Hands-on experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with virtualized environments and server management
- Experience supporting daily operations in a highly secure, regulated environment
- Working knowledge of ServiceNow, Microsoft Office, and Excel (complex formulas and charting)
- Experience with physical security tools, including safes, access control systems, and video surveillance
- Experience with chain of custody protocols and physical asset control
- Strong procedural writing skills and experience with process documentation
- Conceptual understanding of network architecture, firewalls, and subnets
Company Overview
- Northite is a dynamic and innovative technology solutions company that empowers businesses with cutting-edge services. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Hampton, NJ, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://Northite.com.
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