HSM Installation Engineer

HSM Installation Engineer

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Type:
Contract (6 months)

• Our client is seeking two experienced HSM Installation Engineers to support the build‑out of a new data center and deployment of enterprise Hardware Security Module (HSM) infrastructure.
• This role is focused on hands‑on installation, configuration, and setup of HSM devices within a data center environment. You will work alongside a team of engineers to stand up secure cryptographic systems supporting enterprise and payment platforms.

• Install and configure HSM devices in a data center environment (rack & stack, initial setup, connectivity)
• Deploy and bring up new on‑prem HSM infrastructure
• Configure systems across Linux and Windows environments
• Support key management processes and initial cryptographic setup
• Troubleshoot installation, configuration, and connectivity issues
• Collaborate with a team of engineers across infrastructure and security
• Document configurations, procedures, and deployment steps

• HSM Platforms:
  Utimaco (u.trust / Atalla / Anchor), Thales Luna HSM
• Operating Systems:
  Linux & Windows
• Environment:
  On‑prem data center buildout
• Domain:
  Enterprise security, encryption, and payment systems

• 3+ years of experience working with HSM technologies or cryptographic infrastructure
• Hands‑on experience with installation, deployment, or configuration of HSMs
• Experience working in a data center environment (hardware install, rack/stack)
• Strong Linux and/or Windows administration skills
• Solid troubleshooting and documentation abilities

• Experience with Utimaco or Thales HSM platforms
• Familiarity with key management, encryption, or cryptographic systems
• Experience in financial services or payment processing environments
• Knowledge of PCI‑DSS or related security standards

• Hands‑on installation and configuration role
• Data center build‑out and infrastructure deployment
• Working engineer within a delivery‑focused team
• Not a migration effort
• Not an architecture or strategy‑only role
• Not purely application‑level security work

• Opportunity to support a greenfield HSM deployment
• Work with leading HSM platforms (Utimaco, Thales)
• Highly hands‑on, technical environment
• Collaborative team supporting critical security infrastructure