Cybersecurity PKI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $86,900 - $198,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity PKI Engineer develops and maintains secure, scalable, and highly available public key infrastructure (PKI) solutions aligned with Navy and Department of War (DoW) standards and long-term technology strategy. The role maintains accurate PKI documentation, including certificate inventories, system configurations, architectural diagrams, operational procedures, and technical standards. It also evaluates, recommends, and supports implementation of technologies, tools, products, and processes to enhance the PKI environment and operational efficiency. The engineer partners with engineering, security, infrastructure, vendor, and business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver solutions that meet operational and technical requirements.

The position is hybrid, with the primary listed location at Fort Meade, Maryland, and additional locations in Hawaii, Utah, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and Illinois. A Secret clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of cybersecurity experience, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• At least 3 years of experience with Active Directory Certificate Services.
• Experience implementing and maintaining security best practices.
• Experience with Certificate Authority design, setup, and operations.
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management and automation.
• Knowledge of certificate policies and certificate contents.
• Knowledge of Linux systems and asymmetric cryptography concepts and applications.
• Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Keyfactor and Venafi.
• Experience implementing ACME and SCEP processes.
• Knowledge of Certification Practice Statements.
• Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available PKI solutions aligned with Navy and DoW standards and long-term technology strategy.
• Maintain PKI documentation, including certificate inventories, system configurations, architectural diagrams, operational procedures, and technical standards.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support implementation of technologies, tools, products, and processes that improve the PKI environment and operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineers, security teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver solutions meeting operational and technical requirements.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED