Systems Security Engineer

Govcio • Alexandria, VA

1d • $105,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GovCIO is seeking a Journeyman Systems Security Engineer to serve as a Registration Authority (RA) supporting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations for a critical U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity program. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position. As a Registration Authority, you will be responsible for managing certificate lifecycle activities and ensuring compliance with Coast Guard and DoD security frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with 5-8 years (or commensurate experience)
• Current Clearance Required: Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Familiarity with Registration Authority (RA) and/or Trusted Agent duties in a DoD environment.
• General understanding of digital certificates, CSR formats, and trust chains.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks relevant to PKI (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF).
• Strong problem-solving skills for identity and certificate management issues.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction and training.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Coast Guard experience highly preferred.
• Advanced PKI or ICAM certifications (e.g., Certified Identity and Access Manager).
• Familiarity with enterprise identity solutions and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, Entrust, or similar PKI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies outlined in the Certificate Practice Statement and enforce Coast Guard procedures.
• Validate requester identity and access entitlements for certificate issuance.
• Process enrollment requests for privileged accounts and server TLS certificates.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving certificate-related issues, including revocation of compromised certificates.
• Provide guidance and training to Coast Guard Trusted Agents on certificate procedures.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with DoD and Coast Guard security frameworks.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping for all certificate requests and approvals.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment
• Available to full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees