Intern - Year Round; Public Key Infrastructure

Overview

The Certificate Management Engineering (CME) team within Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is responsible for managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and X.509 digital certificates that secure enterprise systems, applications, and communications. This role supports both operational execution and modernization initiatives, with a strong emphasis on automation, scripting, and engineering efficiency.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking hands‑on experience in enterprise security engineering, Dev Ops practices, and certificate lifecycle management while contributing to high‑impact automation initiatives that improve reliability and reduce manual effort.

**** A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree‑seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by adding them to the "Intern Proof of Enrollment" section of the application.

• Support day‑to‑day certificate lifecycle operations including issuance, renewal, replacement, and revocation.
• Assist in building and maintaining automation for certificate deployment across on‑prem and cloud/Kubernetes environments.
• Develop and enhance scripts using Power Shell and other programming languages to reduce manual processes.
• Contribute to automation patterns for Kubernetes certificate management (e.g., cert‑manager) and platform integrations.
• Support operational workflows including Service Now ticketing, notifications, and escalation processes.
• Perform research, analysis, and documentation including outage root cause analysis and runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Automation‑first mindset: continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Scripting and Programming: develop proficiency in Power Shell and other scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or Go).
• Kubernetes & Cloud Engineering: support modern certificate automation in containerized platforms.
• AI & Emerging Technologies: leverage AI‑assisted development and automation tools to enhance productivity and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of PKI concepts and X.509 certificates.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Power Shell scripting and automation experience.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes, Dev Ops, or cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with certificate management tools (e.g., Cyber Ark/Venafi).
• Exposure to programming or automation frameworks.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (minimum of 20‑25 hours a week, based on school schedule)

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.