Sr Principal Security Engineer for HSM - Active Top Secret Required

Senior Principal Security Engineer for Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM with GDIT. A career in systems engineering means designing and implementing the systems that matter most.

You will ensure that HSM services are functioning properly and securely across the enterprise. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on a Senior Principal Security Engineer for HSM joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement.

When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A SENIOR PRINCIPAL SECURITY ENGINEER FOR HARDWARE SECURITY MODULE (HSM) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT :

Lead the HSM Management functional area, supporting its technologies, processes, management, usage, and project initiatives.

Responsible for maturing the HSM Management capabilities, prioritizing activities and maximizing investment decisions, leading projects and providing consulting in projects requiring HSM capabilities.

Performing operations and administration support of HSM.

Creating and updating process and technical documentation regarding lifecycle, configuration and STIG requirements.

Support audits and compliance monitoring.

Work with other cryptography teams to select the best solutions involving HSMs.

Practical experience with both certification security encryption and file level security encryption.

Project requirements analysis, technical design, and implementation activities.

Testing and documentation on new versions of HSM hardware and firmware.

Update plans and programs based on changes in internal and industry standards and regulatory environment.

Document current and desired future state capabilities, incorporating industry leading technologies.

Participate in the development of HSM management and other encryption and key management strategies.

Perform / lead encryption key ceremonies as a key security officer as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED :

Education : BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field. Experience may be substituted for education.

Required Experience : Minimum of 17 years’ related technical experience to include :

5+ years’ of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography concepts and technologies.

8+ years’ in the encryption and key management security discipline.

5+ years’ experience managing Utimaco and Thales Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).

5+ years’ experience in working with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, networking protocols, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, trouble ticketing systems, problem and change management workflow tools.

3+ years’ experience performing encryption key ceremonies as a key security officer.

Required Technical Experience : DoD / IAT level II compliance

Security Clearance Level : Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and a T5 or T5R within the last 5 years

Required Skills and Abilities : Highly motivated, self-starter; ability to work alone (90% of work is individual); heavy research and development when necessary.

Location : Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be available

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Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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