PKI Administrator

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Engineer –Infrastructure Security (Hybrid Onsite) We are looking for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Engineer to support enterprise authentication and encryption initiatives, ensuring security, compliance, and automation across certificate and key management systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure security and cryptographic technologies, and will collaborate cross-functionally with security and infrastructure teams to enhance the organization's PKI ecosystem. Note: This role requires being onsite 3 days per week, with the potential for up to 5 days depending on organizational needs and company policies. Candidates must be willing to attend onsite interviews. Responsibilities Develop and implement processes and controls related to certificate authority (CA) management, Active Directory integration, and platform authentication across Windows and Unix systems. Enhance and automate PKI-related tools and systems to support scalability and audit readiness. Work collaboratively with security and infrastructure teams to ensure integration and efficiency across all PKI touchpoints. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards related to encryption and key management. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, with relevant design and implementation responsibilities. Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, etc.). Experience with continuous delivery and deployment processes. Familiarity with cryptographic principles and data protection techniques (key management, masking, tokenization). Strong hands-on experience with encryption technologies (e.G., TLS, PGP, PKI, HSM). Working knowledge of system vulnerabilities and mitigation practices, including penetration testing methods. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, and shell scripting using KSH, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience managing and securing distributed platforms (e.G., Linux);Windows Server experience is a plus. Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex projects. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with certificate management tools such as Venafi, Keyfactor, or similar. Understanding of Entrust public certificates and certificate lifecycle management. Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.G., Ansible, Puppet). Prior experience with enterprise server hardware (Dell or HP). Background in identity management systems (e.G., IBM TIM/TAM). Exposure to IoT device management. Experience integrating Red Hat technologies such as IdM, Satellite, Ceph, or RHV. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (e.G., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ALB/NLB). Strong background in public cloud design, optimization, and troubleshooting. 3+ years of experience working specifically in a PKI environment. Previous roles in technical architecture or solution design (e.G., Solutions Architect, Technical Design Authority) are a plus. Team Culture We are a high-energy, fast-paced team that thrives on solving complex security challenges. Team members are expected to bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and contribute meaningfully from day one. We prioritize results, collaboration, and continuous improvement while embracing a culture of accountability and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peyton Resource Group