HSM Engineer

Sibitalent Corp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking two hands-on HSM Engineers to join a team of seven engineers supporting enterprise Hardware Security Module (HSM) infrastructure. This is a physical, data-center-focused role responsible for the hands-on installation, racking, stacking, configuration, and ongoing support of HSM hardware in a live production environment. Onsite at 18850 N 56th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054, 3 days per week.

Relocation is welcome. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HSM installation and configuration in a data center
• Experience with any enterprise HSM platform (vendor-flexible)
• HSM hardware deployment and data-center operations

Responsibilities

• Physical installation of HSMs in the data center (rack, stack, cable, power)
• Rack and hardware deployment activities
• Configuration and setup of HSM devices post-installation
• Support of Windows and Linux-based environments
• General systems administration and troubleshooting as needed

Skills

Hands-on HSM installation

Enterprise HSM platform experience

Linux administration

Windows administration

Data center hardware deployment

Tools

Utimaco Atalla HSMs

Utimaco General Purpose (Anchor) HSMs

Thales Luna HSMs

Job description

HSM Engineer (2 Openings)

Duration: 6-12 Months Contract

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite 3 Days/Week) | Open to Relocation

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Position Overview

American Express is seeking two hands-on HSM Engineers to join a team of seven engineers supporting enterprise Hardware Security Module (HSM) infrastructure. This is a physical, data-center-focused role successful candidates will be responsible for the hands-on installation, racking, stacking, configuration, and ongoing support of HSM hardware in a live production environment.

This is not a general infrastructure or security engineering role. We are specifically looking for engineers who have personally installed and configured HSM hardware in a data center not candidates who have only worked adjacent to HSMs or managed them remotely.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Onsite: 3 days per week at 18850 N 56th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
• Relocation candidates welcome we are open to candidates willing to relocate to the Phoenix area
• Standard business hours
• No on-call responsibilities anticipated
• Interviews conducted virtually

Key Responsibilities

• Physical installation of HSMs in the data center (rack, stack, cable, power)
• Rack and hardware deployment activities
• Configuration and setup of HSM devices post-installation
• Support of Windows and Linux-based environments
• General systems administration and troubleshooting as needed

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on HSM installation and configuration experience must have personally racked, stacked, installed, and configured enterprise HSM hardware in a data center
• Experience working directly with any enterprise HSM platform (vendor-flexible)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Utimaco Atalla HSMs
• Experience with Utimaco General Purpose (Anchor) HSMs
• Experience with Thales Luna HSMs
• Linux administration experience
• Windows administration experience
• Data center hardware deployment experience

Technical Environment

Primary HSM Platforms

• Utimaco Atalla HSMs
• Utimaco General Purpose (Anchor) HSMs
• Thales Luna HSMs

Vendor Flexibility

Experience with any HSM vendor is acceptable. Direct Utimaco or Thales experience is a significant plus. HSM-specific experience is valued more highly than general infrastructure experience alone.

Team & Interview Details

• Contractors will join a team of 7 engineers
• Virtual interviews
• Standard business hours; no on-call anticipated