HSM Engineer - Berkley Heights, NJ

HSM Engineer

Position: Contract

Location: Berkley Heights, NJ

Duration: Long term

Job description:

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.