PKI; Public Key Infrastructure Specialist

PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Specialist LOCATION

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Specialist to manage and enhance our organization's certificate and encryption infrastructure. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain PKI systems to ensure secure authentication, data integrity, and encryption across all platforms. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of certificate lifecycle management, cryptographic standards, and PKI best practices.

If you are passionate about building and maintaining secure environments and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our security team.

*** Please note that our job openings are dynamic and can open or close quickly (much faster than we can publish). If you do not see an opening you are looking for, know that we see almost all types of positions. We strive to keep our listings up to date, but please consider submitting your current resume. Our team will work with you to identify the most recent opportunities that align with your skillset and career goals.

We look forward to you joining our family. ***

• PKI Engineer
• Certificate Management Specialist
• Cryptography Specialist
• Encryption Engineer
• Identity and Access Management Specialist
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Security Operations Specialist
• Key Management Specialist
• Information Security Analyst
• Cryptographic Systems Administrator
• Secure Communications Specialist
• IT Security Engineer
• Authentication Systems Specialist
• Digital Certificate Manager
• Secure Infrastructure Engineer
• Compliance and Risk Analyst
• Network Security Specialist
• Security Systems Administrator
• Secure Software Specialist

Bachelor's Degree

Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Assurance, Cryptography, Data Science, Telecommunications, Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Secure Communications, Electrical Engineering, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

General comment on degrees:
Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 4-5 years experience credit for a Bachelor's Degree. Some contracts give 2 years experience credit for a Master's Degree. We will work with you to find the right fit.

• Design and implement PKI systems
• Manage the lifecycle of digital certificates
• Ensure compliance with cryptographic policies and standards
• Conduct regular audits of PKI infrastructure
• Respond to incidents involving PKI or certificate-based systems
• Collaborate with teams to integrate PKI into organizational processes

• Expertise in managing certificate authorities (CAs) and subordinate CAs
• Knowledge of certificate lifecycle management tools
• Understanding of cryptographic protocols (e.g., TLS, SSL)
• Ability to troubleshoot PKI-related issues
• Experience with public and private key encryption methods
• Familiarity with secure communication protocols

• Experience with cloud-based PKI solutions (e.g., AWS Certificate Manager)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., FIPS, GDPR)
• Understanding of quantum-resistant cryptography
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to automate certificate management processes
• Familiarity with integrating PKI into Dev Ops pipelines

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