Mid Level PKI Ops

PKI Ops Engineer

Client: Banking

Location: Multiple Locations (Hybrid / Remote)

Employment Type: 12+ month Contract

Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour W2

Role Overview

We are seeking hands-on, execution-oriented engineers with strong Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals and scripting ability. The role involves supporting and improving operational processes in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will balance technical capability with effective communication and documentation skills, contributing to the team's goal of increased automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and execute daily work through a Jira ticketing system, including request intake and validation.
• Execute certificate-related tasks using manual processes through application UIs and assisted scripting with PowerShell or Python.
• Troubleshoot failed scripts to understand and resolve issues in the execution flow.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure process alignment.
• Contribute to the improvement and documentation of operational processes.
• Work to reduce manual tasks by identifying opportunities for and implementing increased scripting and automation.
• Read and interpret technical documentation independently.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of PKI concepts, including certificate structure, lifecycle, Extended Key Usages (EKUs), and validation criteria.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python, including the ability to modify and execute scripts with correct inputs.
• Experience with REST APIs, including authentication methods (token-based, certificate-based) and programmatic credential retrieval.
• Familiarity with Jira for ticketing/workflow management and Confluence for documentation.
• Experience with Active Directory, including nested permissions and logical access models.

Experience:

• Proven background in an operational PKI support role with hands-on responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and understand the backend processes behind scripts.
• Experience in identifying manual processes, breaking them into logical steps, and converting them into scriptable workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment is considered beneficial.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction, documentation, and providing guidance.

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