Lead Security Engineer - Infrastructure, HSM

Lead Security Engineer - Infrastructure, HSM

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex Hardware Security Module and cryptographic infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business, resiliency, and security requirements
• Design and implement Hardware Security Module solutions, including deployment, configuration, integration, and full lifecycle management across Thales and FutureX platforms
• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks to support operational excellence and knowledge continuity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure standards, best practices, and security controls that align with firm-wide policies and industry regulations
• Oversee migration, upgrade, and consolidation of Hardware Security Module infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security throughout transitions
• Provide guidance on cryptographic key management, secure storage, confidential computing, and compliance with industry standards including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and Federal Information Processing Standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and Hardware Security Module-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using monitoring tools
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure and Hardware Security Module environments
• Apply domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency to infrastructure design and operational decision-making
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate security analysis and vulnerability assessment documentation, validating outputs and ensuring sensitive data is handled appropriately.
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within SDLC/toolchain routines to strengthen security testing and control validation, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency and security expectations.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on engineering experience with Hardware Security Modules, including expertise in architecture and system design of highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure room operations and key ceremonies
• Proficient technical troubleshooting skills with strong Linux and Unix administration experience in enterprise environments
• Proficiency in designing and documenting infrastructure architectures using industry-standard tools and methodologies
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform for managing and scaling secure environments
• Hands-on experience with OpenSSL and certificate-based authentication mechanisms
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support security engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted code/security recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and following security and data handling requirements.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Hands-on experience with Splunk or equivalent platforms for infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting
• Strong domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency applied to infrastructure design
• Relevant Hardware Security Module platform certifications such as Thales or FutureX credentials
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations

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