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PKI Administrator

PKI Administrator

Peyton Resource GroupDallas, TX, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

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.

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