Key Management Service Operations Engineer Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

Location:

Onsite 3 days a wk; Hybrid – Office location is

Charlotte NC Rate Range:

$70-75 hr W2 •Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates•Seeking a talented and experienced Key Management Service (KMS) Operations resource to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of a robust key management infrastructure. Work closely with our engineering, operations, and security teams to design, implement, and maintain highly available and performant KMS solutions.

Responsibilities:

Deploy, and maintain key management infrastructure to meet security and compliance requirements. Familiarity of Incident and Problem Management systems like Remedy or ServiceNow. Monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of KMS Infrastructure. Problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management services, including encryption, decryption, and key rotation. Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data and cryptographic keys. Collaborate with Engineering and other cross-functional teams to implement automated workflows for key lifecycle management. Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a timely manner. Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventive measures to minimize the risk of recurrence. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to key management and cryptographic standards. Hands on experience working on Linux/Unix and/or Windows server platforms Automation experience with knowledge of common scripting languages.

Primary Skills:

Thales HSM, Cipher Trust Manager, Linux, Scripting Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and key management best practices. Experience working knowledge of Thales HSM or Cipher Trust Manager. Experience with key management systems such as AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, or Google Cloud KMS. Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go) and experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with other functional areas and understand the operational and cultural issues relevant to achieving superior results. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Deep understanding of Key Management practices

Must Haves:

Looking for an engineer who has Operational experience and can help monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of the KMS infrastructure. Need to have Thales HSM, Cipher Trust Manager (used to be called Vormetric) and a strong Linux background Must have Hardware Security Module (HSM) key management which is the process of using a physical device to store, protect, and manage encryption keys. Experience with and understanding of cryptographic principles and key management best practices Programming or scripting preferably with Python or other languages Deploy, and maintain key management infrastructure to meet security and compliance requirements. Familiarity of Incident and Problem Management systems like Remedy or ServiceNow. Operational Problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management services, including encryption, decryption, and key rotation. Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data and cryptographic keys. Hands on experience working on Linux/Unix server platforms Experience working knowledge of Thales HSM or Cipher Trust Manager. Experience with key management systems such as AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, or Google Cloud KMS. About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application orat any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600