Junior Engineer

Agile Defense•Alexandria, VA

18h

About The Position

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate issuance and Identity Assurance (IDA) operations within the DISA J6 Pentagon (formerly JSP) environment. This role assists with infrastructure maintenance, certificate lifecycle activities, and engineering support for Microsoft domain-joined systems (workstations, laptops, and mobile devices). The Junior PKI Engineer works under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure systems remain compliant with DoD policies and supports the delivery of secure identity and access management services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
0–3 years of experience in IT support, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or PKI-related environments
DoD 8570 IAT Level II (eg: Security+)

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and networking fundamentals
Familiarity with Windows operating systems and domain environments and troubleshooting technical issues in enterprise IT systems
Exposure to DoD or Federal IT environments
Familiarity with CAC/PIV cards, token issuance, or certificate-based authentication
Basic knowledge of STIG, RMF, or cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Ability to follow established processes and work under supervision in a structured environment
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Effective communication and ability to work within a team

Responsibilities

Support PKI certificate issuance and infrastructure operations in accordance with DISA J6 Pentagon, Department of Defense/War (DoD/DoW), and Committee for National Security Systems (CNSS) Certificate Policy (CP), Certification Practice Statement (CPS), and Registration Practice Statement (RPS)
Provide system administration support to the Registration Authority (RA) workstations and perform basic log monitoring, review, and backup in accordance with the 10.5 archive requirements.
Assist in DCDC RA Audits
Assist in maintaining PKI-related policies, documentation, and certificate profiles under direction of senior engineers
Support compliance activities by preparing artifacts, collecting data, and assisting with audits of internal Certification Authorities (CAs)
Assist with operation and maintenance of issuing Certification Authorities, including monitoring system health, supporting Certificate Revocation List (CRL) publication processes, and performing routine maintenance tasks
Provide technical support for PKI and IDA-related systems, including troubleshooting certificate and authentication issues and assisting with workstation and token-related support
Support engineering and testing activities for new installations, upgrades, and system enhancements
Assist with patching, configuration updates, and ensuring compliance with STIG and ACAS requirements
Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps in support of SOP development
Participate in team meetings, status updates, and operational support activities