Senior PKI Security Administrator

ECS Tech Inc•Work from home, Virginia

3h•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Senior PKI Security Administrator to work remotely. This role involves supporting internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services. The administrator will provide guidance and training on PKI lifecycle management, create reports and documentation using automation tools, and review complex PKI issues to recommend improvements. A key aspect of the role is supporting certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP and identifying opportunities to incorporate AI. The position also includes supervising the PKI team, developing project requirements, and providing strategic advice and technical expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computers or other IT, Security related major; or equivalent experience
9+ years’ relevant experience
Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail
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

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.