PKI Registration Authority Specialist

Eiden Systems Consulting are seeking a highly skilled PKI Registration Authority (RA) Specialist with a Top Secret (TS) clearance to join our dynamic team in Richmond, VA. This key role supports a Department of Defense (DoD) client by ensuring secure identity, credential, and access management processes that uphold the confidentiality, availability, integrity, and non-repudiation of sensitive and classified information systems. The ideal candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Access and Identity Management, adhering to all relevant IA policies, procedures, and DoD guidelines.

• Perform Identity and Access Management (IAM) services to support secure DoD information systems.
• Issue, revoke, and recover SIPR and NIPR credentials for users, Trusted Agents (TA), administrators, and Local Registration Authorities (LRA).
• Assist in implementing DoD identity, credential, and access management services in accordance with DoD policies and procedures.
• Manage and train Trusted Agents (TAs) worldwide, ensuring compliance with DoD Instruction 8520.03 regarding access management through identity authentication.
• Utilize Service Now tracking system and Outlook Response system to track and maintain accountability for PKI Alternate Token and Server Certificate issuance.
• Monitor RA operations to align with DoD PKI RA-LRA Certification Practice Statement (CPS) and Registration Practice Statement (RPS) for compliance with DISA audit requirements.
• Maintain logs, Certificate Revocation Information (CRI) files, databases, and documentation to support PKI audit readiness.
• Develop protocols for key recoveries in compliance with existing CPS and RPS standards as required by DISA.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of relevant IT experience, including 2+ years in a Registration Authority (RA) role.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Clearance:
  
  DoD TOP SECRET/TS clearance
• Certifications:
  • DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification compliant with DoD PKI RA Certification.
  • Category IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of DoD Instruction 8520.03 for identity authentication and access management.
• Familiarity with Service Now for tracking and managing compliance activities.
• Proficiency in maintaining documentation and records for PKI audits.
• Ability to train and manage a global network of Trusted Agents to maintain access control standards.