PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Specialist

Cymertek • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Specialist to manage and enhance our organization's certificate and encryption infrastructure. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain PKI systems to ensure secure authentication, data integrity, and encryption across all platforms. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of certificate lifecycle management, cryptographic standards, and PKI best practices. If you are passionate about building and maintaining secure environments and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our security team.

Requirements

• Expertise in managing certificate authorities (CAs) and subordinate CAs
• Knowledge of certificate lifecycle management tools
• Understanding of cryptographic protocols (e.g., TLS, SSL)
• Ability to troubleshoot PKI-related issues
• Experience with public and private key encryption methods
• Familiarity with secure communication protocols

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud-based PKI solutions (e.g., AWS Certificate Manager)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., FIPS, GDPR)
• Understanding of quantum-resistant cryptography
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to automate certificate management processes
• Familiarity with integrating PKI into DevOps pipelines

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PKI systems
• Manage the lifecycle of digital certificates
• Ensure compliance with cryptographic policies and standards
• Conduct regular audits of PKI infrastructure
• Respond to incidents involving PKI or certificate-based systems
• Collaborate with teams to integrate PKI into organizational processes

Benefits

• Excellent Salaries
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Cafeteria Style Benefits
• 10% - 401k Matching (Vested Immediately)
• Additional 401k Profit Sharing
• 30 days Paid Leave/Holiday (No Use or Lose!)
• The day off for your birthday
• Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% employee coverage. ($1200 allowance - or a bonus)
• HSA/FSA
• AFLAC
• Long Term/Short Term Disability - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
• Life Insurance - 100% employee coverage. No cost to you.
• Additional Discretionary Life Insurance
• Paid Training
• Referral bonus program with recurring annual payments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level