Systems Security Engineer #7307

GovCIO•Alexandria, VA

8d•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. Responsibilities As a Registration Authority, you will be responsible for managing certificate lifecycle activities and ensuring compliance with Coast Guard and DoD security frameworks. Key responsibilities include: 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.

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.