Seclin | France

This is Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an HSM (Hardware Security Module) Administrator to join our Defense team in France. This role is crucial to ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with security standards such as PCI-DSS through robust cryptographic key management. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our HSM infrastructure, leading procedures around key lifecycle management, and supporting the broader cryptographic environment across multiple data centers. You will also serve as Deputy Key Manager to ensure service continuity in case of emergency.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​

You will be responsible for the following tasks:

• HSM Management and Maintenance
• Install, configure, and maintain HSM hardware and software.
• Monitor HSM systems for performance and availability.
• Apply firmware and software updates as needed.
• Cryptographic Key Management
• Manage the generation, storage, rotation, and destruction of cryptographic keys.
• Ensure secure key backups and oversee key recovery processes.
• Compliance and Security
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS and internal security standards.
• Conduct audits and assessments of HSM systems and policies.
• Enforce security policies related to HSM usage.
• Procedure and Guideline Development
• Document and maintain operational procedures related to HSM and key management.
• Ensure continuous improvement of internal processes.
• Incident Response and Troubleshooting
• Investigate incidents involving HSMs and conduct root cause analysis.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams for issue resolution.
• Training and Awareness
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams.
• Promote best practices around cryptographic security.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of HSM configurations and activities.
• Produce reports on system status, performance, and compliance.

You will primarily operate from the Worldline Seclin Data Centers, with occasional interventions at the Paris (Equinix PA3 & Telehouse TH3) and Brussels sites when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in IT security, with a strong focus on cryptographic key management and HSM administration.
• In-depth knowledge of HSM solutions (e.g., Thales, SafeNet, IBM).
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS and other security regulations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent in English and based in France.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.

You will also benefit from a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual bonuses (end of year, vacation, profit-sharing, and incentive schemes)
• 32 days of paid vacation
• 50% reimbursement of public transportation costs
• 3 RTT / trimestre
• Very active Works Council (events, trips, cultural and leisure subsidies, etc.)
• Participation in sporting events (Corporate Games, races, etc.)
• Remote work agreement
• Subsidized company restaurant
• Health and life insurance coverage
• Wellbeing@Worldline initiative

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career – wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at careers.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

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