Our client a leading Management & Strategy Consulting firm is seeking a highly qualified Payments Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (Technical) to support its client a toptier global services company in a specialized Government Payment Program.
Job Title: Payments Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (Technical)
Location: Remote (Open to U.S. candidates)
Duration: 6 months with the potential for extension
Start Date: ASAP
Experience Required: 1215 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Conduent on the implementation of EMV Chip Cards for a Government Payment Program.
- Serve as a senior technical expert in Hardware Security Module (HSM) solutions including both hardware and software aspects.
- Provide expertise in payment security protocols with a focus on the secure transaction environment necessary for chip card functionality.
Technical Requirements:
- HSM FutureX Hardware: Proficiency in configuring and managing FutureX hardware security modules with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining HSM functionality.
- EMV Cryptogram Validation: Indepth knowledge of EMV standards cryptographic protocols and validation of EMV cryptograms using HSMs within payment transaction workflows.
- EMV Key Management: Expertise in loading and managing EMV keys within HSMs with familiarity in key lifecycle management best practices.
- HSM Setup in PCI and NonPCI Environments: Experience configuring HSMs for PCI DSS compliance and managing secure operations in both PCI and nonPCI environments.
- PIN Encryption: Proficiency in implementing and managing PIN encryption solutions with HSM technology and knowledge of various PIN encryption standards.
- Financial Institution Context: Background in payment card issuing processes especially transitioning from magstripe to EMV cards with experience in financial institutions.
- Java Development/Coding: Proficient in Java programming particularly with jPOS library for building and managing payment transaction systems connected to HSMs.
Qualifications:
- 15 years of experience in payments technology with specific expertise in EMV Chip Cards and HSM implementation.
- Experience with Fiserv FIS or similar environments preferred.
- Proven ability to lead and execute complex payment system projects.