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Akkodis

Information Technology Security Specialist

Akkodis, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Information Technology Security Specialist Akkodis is seeking an IT Security Specialist for a contract position with a client located in Plano, TX.

Location:

Plano, TX – Hybrid; 3 days onsite

Duration:

12 months

Responsibilities:

Deploy and maintain key management infrastructure to meet security and compliance requirements.

Familiarity with incident and problem management systems like Remedy or ServiceNow.

Monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of KMS infrastructure.

Problem solve and resolve issues related to key management services, including encryption, decryption, and key rotation.

Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data and cryptographic keys.

Collaborate with engineering and other cross‑functional teams to implement automated workflows for key lifecycle management.

Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to incidents in a timely manner.

Conduct post‑incident reviews and implement preventive measures to minimize recurrence.

Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to key management and cryptographic standards.

Qualifications:

Hands‑on experience with Linux/Unix or Windows Server platforms.

Experience with Thales HSM or Cipher Trust Manager.

Experience with KMS (AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, or Google Cloud KMS).

Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, Go) and experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).

Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and key management best practices.

Automation experience with common scripting languages.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits:

medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, 401(k) plan, paid leave (sick, holiday, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

For more information, apply now or visit www.akkodis.com.

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