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The PKI Certificate Authority Engineer is required to be certified at the expert level in multiple disciplines of systems and security (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, & CISSP). The PKI Engineer provides high-level engineering support for all Public Key Infrastructure services.
A PKI Certificate Authority Engineer supports Enterprise-class infrastructure in the RCC-SWA by providing optimization, administration, and technical documentation of all Public Key Infrastructure systems.
The PKI Engineer shall perform discovery, analysis, monitoring, and management of all digital certificates deployed by the Certificate Authority (CA). The position will collaborate with system owners and serve as the primary support entity for problem escalation, reporting directly to the section team lead. Broad knowledge and expert hands-on experience in a large Enterprise are essential for success in this role. Program: OMDAC-SWACA.
This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!
You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country to include but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver’s license in order to be qualified for this position.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain Certificate Authority Servers, including but not limited to databases and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) on NIPR, SIPR and Coalition enclaves.
- Manage the CA life cycle, including generation, revocation, expiry, and updating to determine where each certificate is installed.
- Troubleshoot Active Directory Certificate Services, HSMs, Certificate Enrollment Web Services, Certificate Enrollment Policy Web Service, and Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Aid with defining and developing the strategic plan for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and assist with the implementation of PKI and other certificate related technologies.
- Create and maintain system documentation for certificate-based technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.
- Improve existing processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation.
- Performs other duties and assignments assigned.
Qualifications
Security Clearance:
- The position requires an active Secret Clearance.
Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field.
- This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01M. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) Baseline certification and one (1) Computing Environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certifications.
- The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
Baseline:
- Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security
- CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
- CompTIA: SecurityX ce
- GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
- GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler
- ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
- ISC2: CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
- ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Computing Environment (CE):
- Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft: MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010
- Microsoft: MCSD: Certified Solutions Developer (Any)
- Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure
- Microsoft: MCSE: Database Management and Analytics
- Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert
Experience:One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience.
- At least five (5) years of practical experience working with:
- MS Active Directory Domain Services
- MS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Cryptography Standards
- Managing keystores (JKS, JCEKS, PKCS
- Windows MSCS) and trust stores
- Hardware security modules (HSM's)
- Key management services (KMS)
- Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)
- Two-factor authentication:
- RSA, Smartcards (CAC).
- Understanding of FIPS 140-2 compliance and Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Experience with a customer service-oriented company.
- Proficiency in using a computer - desktop or laptop.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft productivity software.
- Proficiency in using Email client software.
- Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment, assess networking requirements and provide solutions, and make accurate and independent decisions under pressure.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment and to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
- MS Active Directory Domain Services
- MS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI
- Cryptography Standards
- JKS, JCEKS, PKCS , Windows MSCS
- The work environment will be 95% indoors and 5% outdoors.
- The outdoor work environment may exceed temperatures 100° F. Candidate must be able to physically withstand extreme heat.
Physical Activities:
- Must be capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Must be capable of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (helmet and plated vest) which can weigh 25 to 40lbs, for extended periods of time.
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