PKI Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $157,250–$212,750 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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PKI Systems Engineer The PKI Systems Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to design, implement, and manage Public Key Infrastructure systems. This role ensures secure and reliable certificate services by monitoring infrastructure health, developing policies, and performing regular audits to maintain compliance with industry standards. The engineer will troubleshoot certificate management issues and manage critical components including Certificate Authorities, Registration Authorities, and Hardware Security Modules. Required technical expertise includes public and private key cryptography, X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, and CRLs. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell or Python. The position focuses on solving complex security problems within a government, defense, and intelligence context, requiring a Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.

Skills

PKI Public Key Infrastructure Certificate Management Hardware Security Modules X.509 TLS SSL OCSP Python PowerShell Cryptography Digital Certificates Registration Authorities Certificate Authorities

What you'll do

Design, implement, and manage PKI systems to ensure secure and reliable certificate services.
Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and all related components.
Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
Perform regular audits of the PKI infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to PKI and certificate management.
Manage certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs).
Utilize scripting and automation tools like PowerShell or Python to streamline operations.

What we're looking for

Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be DoD 8140 IAT II compliant.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience may be substituted for the required education.
Must have at least 5 years of related experience.
Must have expertise in PKI certificate management, public/private key cryptography, and digital certificates.
Must have hands-on experience managing certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs).
Must have experience with PKI tools, technologies, and protocols such as X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, and CRLs.
Must be proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.

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