Position Title: HSM Specialist (Thales & JISA) Location: Hyderabad/Mumbai Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: (5+ years) Department: IT Security / Cybersecurity Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HSM (Hardware Security Module) Specialist to manage, deploy, and maintain HSM solutions with expertise in Thales HSM (SafeNet) and JISA HSM technologies. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the secure management of cryptographic keys, data encryption, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Key Responsibilities: HSM Management: Configure, deploy, and manage Thales HSM (SafeNet) and JISA HSM solutions. Monitor HSM performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure availability and reliability. Manage HSM firmware updates, patches, and upgrades in a secure and timely manner. Key Management: Perform cryptographic key generation, storage, distribution, and archival using HSM solutions. Implement key rotation and backup strategies in line with organizational policies. Ensure secure handling of keys and compliance with PKI and cryptographic standards. Integration & Support: Integrate HSMs with applications, databases, and cloud services. Provide technical support for secure data encryption, tokenization, and digital signature processes. Assist in integrating HSMs with applications requiring cryptographic services (e.g., SSL/TLS, PKI, payment systems). Compliance and Security: Ensure HSM operations comply with security standards such as FIPS 140-2/3 , PCI DSS , and ISO 27001 . Implement policies and procedures to ensure data protection and security in accordance with industry best practices. Documentation and Training: Maintain detailed documentation of HSM configurations, processes, and operations. Provide training to internal teams on HSM usage, security policies, and best practices. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement secure cryptographic solutions. Collaborate with vendors (Thales, JISA) for technical support and advanced configurations. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Thales HSM (SafeNet) and JISA HSM tools and platforms. Proficiency in cryptographic concepts (e.g., symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing, digital signatures). Hands-on experience with key management protocols and tools (e.g., KMIP, PKCS#11, OpenSSL). Industry Standards: Familiarity with FIPS 140-2/3 , PCI DSS , ISO 27001 , and other relevant security standards. Experience working with secure protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec). Integration Skills: Experience integrating HSMs with enterprise applications, databases, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS CloudHSM, Azure Key Vault). Knowledge of API integration for cryptographic services. Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to address HSM and cryptographic challenges. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate with teams and vendors effectively
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Hardware Security Module Specialist (Thales & JISA)