Lead, PKI Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and manage scalable PKI solutions.
• Lead certificate lifecycle management strategies and deploy optimized processes.
• Collaborate with tech leads and product owners to ensure robust security and seamless operations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with PKI systems.
• Lead automation efforts to streamline PKI processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and partners within the enterprise.
• Deliver seamless PKI integration across various platforms.
• Monitor and maintain PKI systems to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
• Act as a subject matter expert in PKI architecture and operations.
• Participate in on‑call rotation.

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields.
• Extensive experience in PKI architecture and certificate lifecycle management tools such as Keyfactor Command, Venafi, EJBCA, Digicert, and Hashi Corp Vault.
• Experience with HSM appliances and cloud KMS services.
• Experience in global systems in on‑premise, cloud ecosystems (AWS and Azure), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with monitoring tools (Splunk).
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and managing technical teams.
• Ability to drive innovation and improvements in enterprise security frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP) are highly regarded.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to security challenges.

The salary range for this role is from $ to $. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.

401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company‑funded pension plan.

Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.

Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.

Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.