Job Title: CipherTrust Engineer – HSM
Location: Charlotte, NC / Denver, CO
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Client Industry: Fortune 500 Financial Services Client
Duration: 12–18 Months Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are hiring a CipherTrust Engineer – HSM to join our client’s enterprise information security and cryptography engineering team on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the most innovative financial services organizations in the U.S., supporting large-scale encryption, key management, and hardware security infrastructure initiatives.

In this role, you will help design, implement, and manage enterprise cryptographic platforms, ensuring the secure generation, storage, and lifecycle management of encryption keys used across payment systems, cloud platforms, and databases. You will collaborate with security engineers, infrastructure teams, and application developers to support secure architecture and deliver enterprise-grade encryption solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and enterprise key management platforms.

• Administer and manage cryptographic key lifecycle operations, including generation, rotation, revocation, and secure storage.

• Work with teams to define and implement key management and encryption standards across enterprise systems.

• Configure and support enterprise encryption platforms such as CipherTrust Manager and HSM infrastructure.

• Integrate cryptographic solutions with cloud key management services and enterprise applications.

• Support database encryption initiatives, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for enterprise databases.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to ensure secure cryptographic implementations.

• Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and assist with design validation, implementation, and production deployment.

• Ensure compliance with information security policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of experience in information security engineering, cryptography, or security infrastructure roles.

• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales payShield or SafeNet/Luna HSM.

• Experience with enterprise key management platforms, particularly CipherTrust Manager.

• Knowledge of key lifecycle management and enterprise encryption practices.

• Experience integrating encryption with cloud platforms such as Azure Key Vault or AWS Key Management Service (KMS).

• Experience supporting database encryption technologies, including SQL Server TDE or Oracle TDE.

• Familiarity with cryptographic standards and APIs such as PKCS#11 or KMIP.

• Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across infrastructure, security, and application teams.

• Experience in financial services, payment systems, or highly regulated environments is a plus.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $75.00 – $78.00 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually (as applicable).

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Tanupriya Ganguly at 703-289-0198 or email tanupriya.ganguly@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!