CKMS & HSM IT Security Engineer

BNP Paribas
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, French
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Unix
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Digital Assets
Cryptographic Protocols
IBM Cloud Computing
Identity and Access Management
Python
Key Management
Network Security
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Office
MongoDB
Public Key Infrastructure
Ansible
RSA (Cryptosystem)
Shell Script
Cybercrime
Terraform

Job description

? What if your expertise could secure millions of transactions against cyber threats?

? Ready to shape the future of digital trust in a top-tier European bank?

? Looking for a role where cutting-edge tech meets global impact-and flexibility?, ? Protect BNP Paribas' digital assets as a Cryptographic Security Specialist in our Group Production Security - Defense team. You'll:

  • Safeguard critical systems (HSM, KMS, PKI, encryption) in hybrid/cloud environments (Office 365, IBM).
  • Design and deploy next-gen security solutions (BYOK, KYOK, e-signatures) for regulatory compliance and business resilience.
  • Bridge the gap between security policies and operational reality, ensuring Level 3 support and on-call readiness.
  • Automate and industrialize processes to scale security without compromising performance., * Maintain HSM/KMS infrastructures and manage cryptographic key lifecycles (generation, rotation, revocation).
  • Qualify and implement new security solutions (e.g., post-quantum algorithms, cloud-native encryption).
  • Automate key ceremonies, MSM installations, and incident response workflows.

? Secure & Support:

  • Provide L3 support for cryptographic incidents and engineer fixes under pressure.
  • Participate in on-call rotation (1 week/month) for 24/7 service availability.
  • Collaborate with IT Risk, IAM, and business lines to translate security requirements into actionable designs.

? Innovate & Advise:

  • Monitor threats (vulnerabilities, algorithm weaknesses) and propose mitigations.
  • Guide projects on secure authentication, data protection, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, NIS2).
  • Document procedures and train teams on cryptographic best practices.

Requirements

? Education: Master's degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering.

? Experience:

  • 2-4 years in HSM, KMS, or PKI (e.g., Thales, AWS KMS, IBM Cloud HSM).
  • IT Production environment exposure (incident management, SPOC for escalations).
  • Cloud security (Office 365, IBM Cloud) and cryptographic protocols (TLS, RSA, ECC).

? Languages: Fluent English (mandatory); French (a plus).

? Technical Skills:

  • Expert: Cryptography (HSM, KMS, BYOK), Security Architecture, UNIX/Windows Admin.
  • Proficient: Python/Shell scripting, IAM, Active Directory, PostgreSQL/MongoDB.
  • Knowledge: Network security, automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).

? Soft Skills:

  • Rigorous under pressure (on-call, tight deadlines).
  • Collaborative (cross-team projects, stakeholder management).
  • Proactive in threat intelligence and process improvement.

About the company

?️ Spain IT Production is BNP Paribas' EMEA digital backbone, with 400+ experts ensuring secure, high-performance IT services for CIB, Retail Banking, and more. From infrastructure to cybersecurity, we standardize, stabilize, and future-proof the bank's operations-24/7, across clouds and continents., ? A global banking leader, BNP Paribas operates in 65 countries, combining financial strength with tech-driven innovation. Our Spain IT Production Hub is a cornerstone of digital resilience, where expertise meets agility-because security is everyone's business.

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