CKMS & HSM IT Security Engineer
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? 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.