Trust Services Standards & Regulatory Specialist
Key Responsibilities
Maintain expert knowledge of international trust services and PKI frameworks with a focus on the EU eIDAS Regulation as a benchmark for electronic identification and trust services.
Apply eIDAS concepts such as electronic signatures, electronic seals, timestamps, electronic registered delivery services, website authentication and electronic archiving within PKI-enabled trust models.
Assess qualified and non-qualified trust services including associated cryptographic assurance levels, regulatory implications and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain expertise in ETSI EN 319 series standards including EN 319 401, EN 319 411-1, EN 319 411-2, EN 319 421, EN 319 521 and EN 319 531.
Support the interpretation and implementation of ETSI and PKI standards in licensing evaluations, technical reviews and supervisory activities.
Provide guidance on aligning technical and PKI requirements with internationally recognized assurance and compliance frameworks.
Support conformity assessments, audits and ongoing supervision of Certification Service Providers (CSPs) and Trust Service Providers (TSPs).
Review audit and assessment reports prepared by approved Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) and evaluate compliance against ETSI standards, PKI security requirements and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Assist in regulatory decisions related to qualification, compliance gaps, corrective actions, suspension or revocation of trust services.
Utilize eIDAS, ETSI and PKI standards as benchmark models to support regulatory development and international alignment.
Monitor developments related to eIDAS 2.0, digital identity wallets, advanced PKI implementations and emerging trust services.
Prepare briefing notes, regulatory guidance, position papers and executive summaries for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical policy recommendations.
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5-8 years of experience in PKI, digital trust services, cybersecurity compliance, regulatory affairs, or related domains.
Experience working with regulators, auditors, certification bodies, trust service providers, or PKI operators is highly desirable.
Required Knowledge & Skills- Strong understanding of eIDAS principles, legal assurance levels, and supervisory models.
- Solid knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including Certification Authorities (CA), certificate lifecycle management, trust chains, key management, and cryptographic assurance.
- Practical experience with ETSI trust service standards and their application in audits and regulatory supervision.
- Knowledge of audit, accreditation, and conformity assessment frameworks related to trust services.
- Strong analytical, regulatory, and policy development capabilities.
- Excellent report writing, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to translate international standards into enforceable regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of digital identity ecosystems and trust frameworks.
- Familiarity with eIDAS 2.0 and Digital Identity Wallet initiatives.
- Experience in regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and cybersecurity standards.
- Ability to work effectively with technical, legal, and executive stakeholders.
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