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IT Security Specialist

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Plano
Jul 26, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Security Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Jacksonville, FL. This is a 12 + month contract position. Responsibilities: Develop client solutions to integrate and monitor cryptographic appliances and KMS offerings Assist in POCs and other product/version certification activities Requirements: 10 + years experience working on encryption technologies leveraging HSMs and other key management solutions Proficiency in key management systems and tools (e.g., HSMs, KMS, PKI) Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols Experience with security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) Familiarity with cloud-based key management services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault) Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems Strong experience with automation using Perl, Python or PowerShell Familiarity with cloud-based key management services (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault) Use of monitoring tools i.e. Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus/Grafana stack, ELK, etc. Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Go) and experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) Experience using Utimaco, Thales, Entrust, etc. products for HSM and other Key Management components like legacy Client, Vormetric or CipherTrust Manager Working knowledge of JIRA and Agile Scrum routines Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines) Desired skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision as part of a team Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high-security standards Ability to design, deploy infrastructure, perform configuration and general management activities on KMS solutions both on prem and in the cloud Pay range: $83.09- $91.09 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.