PKI Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

1d•$119,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join GDIT as a PKI Systems Administrator and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. As a PKI Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission. You will manage, maintain, and monitor all PKI systems and infrastructure. You will administer and manage digital certificates, including issuance, renewal, and revocation. You will troubleshoot and resolve PKI-related issues in a timely manner. You will develop and enforce PKI-related policies, procedures, and best practices. You will conduct periodic audits of the PKI environment to ensure reliability and effectiveness. You will maintain up-to-date documentation of PKI configuration, processes, and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Strong understanding of public/private key cryptography and digital certificates.
Hands-on experience in managing certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs).
Experience with PKI tools and technologies.
Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, CRLs).
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar).
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Clearance - must be willing to obtain: Top Secret and SCI eligible
Required: US Citizenship
Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

Nice To Haves

PKI Certificate Management
Public Key Infrastructure
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Operations

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, and monitor all PKI systems and infrastructure.
Administer and manage digital certificates, including issuance, renewal, and revocation.
Troubleshoot and resolve PKI-related issues in a timely manner.
Develop and enforce PKI-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
Conduct periodic audits of the PKI environment to ensure reliability and effectiveness.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of PKI configuration, processes, and workflows.