Senior HSM Systems Administrator for Cryptography Ops

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a seasoned HSM Systems Administrator IV in Chandler, AZ to design, deploy, and maintain hardware security modules that protect cryptographic keys and enable secure operations. You will manage HSM devices from major vendors, perform firmware updates, audits, and integrate cryptographic services with business applications.

A strong PKI background and automation scripting are essential. The role supports on-call operations and requires adherence to PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage HSM devices (e.g., Thales, Entrust, Futurex, Utimaco).
• Maintain and update HSM inventory for up-to-date tracking.
• Submit firewall requests to allow network traffic between HSM and client systems.
• Manage HSM partitioning, remote HSM administration, and auditing functions.
• Conduct firmware and software upgrades while maintaining operational continuity.
• Ensure HSM configurations meet compliance standards (PCI-DSS, PIN, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Monitor for unauthorized access or anomalies in cryptographic operations.
• Participate in internal and external security audits.
• Work with development and infrastructure teams to integrate cryptographic services into business applications.
• Troubleshoot HSM integration issues with applications, APIs, and security services.
• Implement automated monitoring and alerting for HSM performance and health; respond to security incidents.
• Provide on-call support for HSM-related issues and outages.

Skills

HSM administration

Cryptography knowledge

PKI / TLS

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

HSM vendors Thales

HSM vendors Entrust

HSM vendors Futurex

HSM vendors Utimaco

HSM vendors SafeNet

Job description

TalentBurst is seeking a seasoned HSM Systems Administrator IV in Chandler, AZ to design, deploy, and maintain hardware security modules that protect cryptographic keys and enable secure operations. You will manage HSM devices from major vendors, perform firmware updates, audits, and integrate cryptographic services with business applications.

A strong PKI background and automation scripting are essential. The role supports on-call operations and requires adherence to PCI-DSS, NIST, and ISO