PKI Security Admin

COMPTACTICS LLC

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

The PKI Security Admin will support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services. This role involves providing guidance and training on PKI lifecycle management, processes, and procedures. The position requires creating reports and documentation, reviewing and resolving complex PKI and certificate-related issues, and recommending improvements for efficient operations. The role also includes supporting certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP, identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into automation efforts, and supervising the PKI team. The Senior Level/SME will develop project requirements for complex and critical applications, providing strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff. The ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment, and with attention to detail is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computers or other IT, Security related major; or equivalent experience
9+ years’ relevant experience
Strong knowledge of REST API integration, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP), and Microsoft AD auto-enrollment.
Familiarity with technologies such as VCERT, Portable Git, Ansible, and Visual Studio Code.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including: Certificate Authority Administration, Certificate Enrollment Web Service & Policy Web Service, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) monitoring
Infrastructure experience in one or more of the following areas: IT or server administration, networking, Active Directory/LDAP, Unix/Linux, virtualization, or access control administration.
Strong communication skills with IT customers, developers, and system administrators.
Strong experience with certificate management tools, preferably Venafi/CyberArk, Microsoft Certificate Authority, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
Heavy experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues, with an interest in advancing automation and AI-driven solutions.
Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography

Nice To Haves

Experience with ServiceNow or other Change/Incident/Problem management ticketing technology
IT system administration experience (systems management, networks, firewalls) in an enterprise environment
Experience with user directory technologies for authentication (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Unix and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
Experience with technologies that use TLS/SSL encryption (e.g., F5, Netscaler, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, WebSphere, etc.)
Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)
Database administration (MSSQL) experience
A+, NET+, SEC+, nCSE, Venafi/CyberArk Admin, certified encryption engineer, CCENT, CCNA

Responsibilities

Support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services.
Provide guidance and training to key stakeholders on PKI lifecycle management, processes, and procedures.
Create reports and documentation using AI and other automation tools.
Review complex PKI and certificate-related issues, determine effective solutions, and recommend improvements to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations.
Support certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into automation efforts.
Supervise the PKI team, develop project requirements for complex and critical applications, provides sound strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff.