SR PKI Architect - Onsite

Cognizant Technology Solutions•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. “This position is not open to candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.”

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
5+ years of experience in PKI administration and security engineering.
Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, X.509 certificates, SSL/TLS, and key management.
Hands-on experience with PKI tools (Microsoft ADCS, Venafi, DigiCert, Entrust, etc.).
Familiarity with HSMs, OCSP, CRL, and certificate automation.
Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain PKI systems, including Certificate Authorities (CA), Registration Authorities (RA), and Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
Manage lifecycle of digital certificates (issuance, renewal, revocation) for internal and external systems.
Have CLM (Venafi / Appviewx / KeyFactor / Sectigo) experience
Implement and enforce certificate policies and standards in compliance with industry best practices.
Integrate PKI solutions with enterprise applications, network devices, and cloud services.
Monitor PKI infrastructure for performance, availability, and security incidents.
Troubleshoot PKI-related issues and provide technical support to internal teams.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and application teams to ensure secure configurations.
Stay updated on cryptographic standards, compliance requirements, and emerging threats.
Document PKI architecture, processes, and operational procedures.