Senior Software Engineer - Security

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We are seeking security engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our robust key and certificate management system. This position requires a deep understanding of cryptographic principles, HSM technologies, and secure system design.

What you will accomplish

• HSM Integration: Design, implement, and integrate HSM solutions into our existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and high security standards.

• Key and Secrets Management: Develop and maintain efficient and secure key(KMS) and secrets management systems, including generation, storage, rotation, and revocation.

• Security Policy Enforcement: Enforce strict security policies and processes to protect sensitive cryptographic materials and system integrity.

• Performance Optimization: Optimize HSM performance to minimize latency and improve throughput for critical cryptographic operations.

• Incident Response: Respond to security incidents involving KMS, HSMs, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective measures.

• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including system design documents, operational procedures, and security guidelines.

• Stay Updated: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in HSM technologies, cryptographic algorithms, and security best practices.

• Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, proposes solutions, and drives those resolutions.

• Champion best practices and advanced concepts and impact the business by delivering solutions that address business needs.

• Lead and empower others, taking responsibility for small projects and collaborating across functional teams to influence change.

• Actively seek feedback and ways to improve team performance and projects, demonstrating strong communication skills.

What you will bring

• Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECC, AES, etc.) and protocols (TLS, SSL, SSH)

• Proficiency in HSM technologies, including PCIe HSMs

• Experience with programming languages such as C, C , Java (and spring.io), Python, or Golang

• Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, NIST, FIPS)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Passion for security and a commitment to excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud technologies

• Knowledge of secure coding practices

• Certification in security-related fields (CISSP, CISM, CISA)

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