Professional Services Consultant - Hardware Security Modules

Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.

With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-toend solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group

We are seeking a Professional Services Consultant to join us in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Kindly note this is full time on-site opportunity requiring relocation to Riyadh.

We are seeking an experienced Professional Services Consultant with deep expertise in Hardware Security Modules (HSM), CipherTrust Manager (CM) and payShield solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the end-to-end implementation lifecycle, including planning, design, deployment, integration, and post-implementation support of security solutions for enterprise customers.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in implementing encryption and key management solutions
• Experience in onsite and remote projects delivery model.
• Hands-on product knowledge and certification in general-purpose and payment HSMs, preferably Luna and payShield, with proven experience in secure deployment, configuration, and integration.
• CipherTrust Suite Proficiency – Strong working knowledge of CipherTrust Manager (CM), CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE), CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager (CCKM), and other related security modules, including policy creation and enforcement.
• Database Encryption Solutions – Experience implementing encryption for databases such as Microsoft SQL Server (TDE) and Oracle (TDE), ensuring secure data-at-rest protection.
• Cryptographic Protocols – Practical understanding and hands-on experience with KMIP, PKCS#11, REST API, SNMP, and TLS for secure communications and integrations.
• Key & Certificate Lifecycle Management – Proficiency in key generation, distribution, rotation, revocation, and certificate lifecycle processes in compliance with industry best practices
• Automation & Integration – Experience in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, PowerShell, or similar) for automation of deployment tasks, integration with enterprise systems, and operational efficiency.
• Technical Documentation – Strong ability to capture technical requirements, produce detailed implementation guides, and write high-quality technical response papers for customer and internal audiences.

Additional Skills:

• Relevant Security training or Professional certifications: NIST, PCI, CISM, CISA, CISSP, ITIL, PMP
• Knowledge of Functional Modules, API developments.
• Experience working on cloud environments: AWS, Azure, Oracle cloud
• Experience of working on Infrastructure
• MSSQL DB, Oracle DB, MongoDB etc.
• Virtual platforms (VMware, Oracle Virtual box etc.)
• Knowledge of legacy products: EFT, payShield 9000, P3CM…
• Knowledge of the payShield API commands and functions