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Title: IT Engineer (HSM Engineer - Cybersecurity Engineering)
Location: Pensacola, FL 32526
Duration: Initial 6 months with extensions
Compensation: Work Requirements: , Holders or or Authorized to work in US
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Location: Pensacola, FL 32526
Duration: Initial 6 months with extensions
Compensation: Work Requirements: , Holders or or Authorized to work in US
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HSM Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Engineering team. This role will support the implementation, management, and operational oversight of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and related cryptographic systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with data encryption technologies, secure key management, and enterprise-scale infrastructure.
The engineer will also support secure room operations, including physical device handling, inventory control, and chain-of-custody protocols. This is a hands-on, onsite role located in Pensacola, FL, requiring physical presence for secure room access and compliance activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain HSM-based security solutions
- Support secure room operations, including device handling, physical access control, and chain-of-custody management
- Implement encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, including TDE for databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
- Administer and maintain Hardware Security Modules (Futurex, Thales, Entrust, etc.)
- Develop and document processes for HSM lifecycle management, key ceremonies, and system hardening
- Support cryptographic key management systems (KMS) and key lifecycle practices
- Respond to incidents, perform troubleshooting, and contribute to secure operational uptime
- Maintain strong documentation, inventory control records, and asset tracking within the secure environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stand up new security solutions and ensure alignment with compliance standards
- Develop and maintain technical diagrams, SOPs, and procedural documentation
- Monitor systems and implement alerting mechanisms for operational awareness
- Participate in audits, access reviews, and operational process assessments
- 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, system engineering, or HSM management
- Strong experience with encryption solutions (data at rest/in transit, TDE, TLS, etc.)
- Experience with HSMs and cryptographic infrastructure in large enterprise environments
- Solid understanding of encryption, key management, and cryptographic ciphers
- Hands-on experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with virtualized environments and server management
- Experience supporting daily operations in a highly secure, regulated environment
- Working knowledge of ServiceNow, Microsoft Office, and Excel (complex formulas and charting)
- Experience with physical security tools, including safes, access control systems, and video surveillance
- Experience with chain of custody protocols and physical asset control
- Strong procedural writing skills and experience with process documentation
- Conceptual understanding of network architecture, firewalls, and subnets
- CISSP or other cybersecurity certification (preferred, not required)
- Experience with Key Management Systems (KMS) and key lifecycle platforms
- Familiarity with tools like Venafi, CipherTrust, or CodeSign Protect
- Knowledge of integrity monitoring, alerting, and operational security tooling
- Background in supporting regulated environments (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST, FFIEC)
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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