IT Security Specialist

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Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Chandler, AZ, Plano, TX, and Charlotte, NC. This is a 12 month contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure 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
• Deploy, and maintain key management infrastructure to meet security and compliance requirements
• Monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of KMS Infrastructure
• 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
  
  

Requirements:

• Hands on experience working on Linux/Unix and/or Windows server platforms
• Automation experience with knowledge of common scripting languages
• Familiarity of Incident and Problem Management systems like Remedy or ServiceNow
• Thales HSM, Cipher Trust Manager, Linux, Scripting
• Problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to key management services, including encryption, decryption, and key rotation
• 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
  
  

Desired skills:

• Deep understanding of Key Management practices
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Experience with Industry monitoring tools
• Prior experience with operating critical Infrastructure or Application environments
  
  

Pay Range: $79.74-$87.74

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.

The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)

Behavioral Health Platform

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401K

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.