[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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