PKI Systems Engineer
About The Position
Join GDIT as a PKI Engineer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. As a PKI Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission. Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, ensuring secure and reliable certificate services. Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and related components. Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and best practices. Perform regular audits of the PKI infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PKI and certificate management.
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.
- Must be able/willing to obtain a Top Secret and SCI eligible clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
- DoD 8140 IAT II compliant.
Nice To Haves
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Operations
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, ensuring secure and reliable certificate services.
- Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and related components.
- Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Perform regular audits of the PKI infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PKI and certificate management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Full flex work weeks
- Medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars to 401k
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
