PKI Engineering Subject Matter Expert

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The PKI Engineering Subject Matter Expert / Senior Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure (AF PKI) Program by integrating and implementing PKI capabilities into Department of the Air Force (DAF) and other Services’ systems, applications, and workflows. This position ensures secure authentication and encryption across DAF networks while maintaining interoperability with Department of Defense (DoD) components.

The engineer will provide technical expertise to project teams, assist customers, track support requests, and document solutions to enhance future support efforts. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with expertise in PKI systems and a commitment to maintaining a secure and efficient cybersecurity posture.

• Integrate and implement PKI capabilities into DAF and other Services’ systems, applications, and workflows to enable secure authentication and encryption, as directed by program requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on project teams for AF PKI products. Report progress through tasks assigned in a project management tool. Attend regular meetings to discuss requirements, technical solutions, risks and mitigations, and recommended actions.
• Ensure seamless interoperability between AF or other Services’ PKI infrastructure and other DoD components to support a unified and secure operational environment.
• Provide technical assistance to customers for PKI-related issues, questions, or implementation and integration of PKI into their systems or applications. Address user and site issues via telephone, email, or electronic means.
• Develop and maintain a solution for tracking customer support requests, documenting efforts, and capturing associated information to facilitate future support and improve service delivery.
• Evaluate emerging commercial and government technologies for interoperability and feasibility with DoD/AF PKI, as directed by the Government; re-evaluate existing COTS solutions for compatibility with new features.
• Assist with performing required actions to sustain the Technology Integration Cell (TIC), including configuring and maintaining hardware and software, applying security controls, and conducting patching.
• Identify and recommend to the Government any software or hardware purchases necessary to keep the TIC operational and supporting testing objectives.

• Demonstrated experience in integrating PKI capabilities into complex systems, applications, and workflows, with a focus on secure authentication and encryption.
• Familiarity with DoD and DAF systems, policies, and infrastructure, including an understanding of interoperability requirements across DoD components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to PKI implementation and provide effective customer support.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining tracking systems and documentation for technical support requests and solutions.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance, with all employees cleared to at least Secret by the contract start date of June 1, 2025.
• Ability to work in San Antonio, TX, with potential for on-site support at the Government‑leased facility as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Active CompTIA Security+ (minimum).

• Active Secret (S) or higher clearance.
• Experience with Service Now, Automation (Ansible preferred), Scripting (Power Shell and bash), Microsoft Server admin, RHEL admin, Solarwinds, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V, Nutanix, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Advanced knowledge of PKI systems, certificate management, and cybersecurity best practices within a DoD context.
• Prior experience integrating PKI into DAF‑specific systems or applications, including AF Less Than Medium Assurance or Only Locally Trusted PKI systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively assist customers and collaborate with DoD stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CSA, etc.
• Experience working in dynamic environments where requirements may evolve, such as supporting DoD or DAF initiatives that introduce new or updated technical needs.

San Antonio, TX, with potential for on‑site support at the Government‑leased facility as required.

Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CSA, etc. Additionally, Active CompTIA Security+ (minimum).