Umyuaq Technology · 5 months ago
PKI Engineering Subject Matter Expert
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelUmyuaq Technology is seeking a PKI Engineering Subject Matter Expert to support the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure (AF PKI) Program. This role involves integrating and implementing PKI capabilities into Department of the Air Force systems, ensuring secure authentication and encryption, and providing technical expertise to project teams.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
PKI Integration and Implementation: Integrate and implement PKI capabilities into DAF and other Services’ systems, applications, and workflows to enable secure authentication and encryption, as directed by program requirements
Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on project teams for AF PKI products. Report progress through tasks assigned in a project management tool. Attend regular meetings to discuss requirements, technical solutions, risks and mitigations, and recommended actions
Interoperability Assurance: Ensure seamless interoperability between AF or other Services’ PKI infrastructure and other DoD components to support a unified and secure operational environment
Customer Support: Provide technical assistance to customers for PKI-related issues, questions, or implementation and integration of PKI into their systems or applications. Address user and site issues via telephone, email, or electronic means
Request Tracking and Documentation: Develop and maintain a solution for tracking customer support requests, documenting efforts, and capturing associated information to facilitate future support and improve service delivery
Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging commercial and government technologies (e.g., RSA-4096, SHA-384, non-person entity certificates, derived credentials, FIPS 201 compliance, PKI on SIPRNet/NIPRNet/JWICS, mobile devices, SSO, web servers, MDM) for interoperability and feasibility with DoD/AF PKI, as directed by the Government; re-evaluate existing COTS solutions for compatibility with new features
System Maintenance: Assist with performing required actions to sustain the Technology Integration Cell (TIC), including configuring and maintaining hardware and software, applying security controls, and conducting patching
Resource Identification: Identify and recommend to the Government any software or hardware purchases necessary to keep the TIC operational and supporting testing objectives
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in integrating PKI capabilities into complex systems, applications, and workflows, with a focus on secure authentication and encryption
Proficiency in testing, configuring, and deploying software and hardware updates for PKI systems
Familiarity with DoD and DAF systems, policies, and infrastructure, including an understanding of interoperability requirements across DoD components
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to PKI implementation and provide effective customer support
Proficiency in developing and maintaining tracking systems and documentation for technical support requests and solutions
Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret clearance, with all employees cleared to at least Secret by the contract start date of June 1, 2025
Ability to work in San Antonio, TX, with potential for on-site support at the Government-leased facility as required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Active CompTIA Security+ (minimum)
Preferred
Active Secret (S) or higher clearance
Experience with ServiceNow, Automation (Ansible preferred), Scripting (PowerShell and bash), Microsoft Server admin, RHEL admin, Solarwinds, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Docker, Kubernetes)
Advanced knowledge of PKI systems, certificate management, and cybersecurity best practices within a DoD context
Prior experience integrating PKI into DAF-specific systems or applications. Specific experience with AF Less Than Medium Assurance or Only Locally Trusted PKI systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively assist customers and collaborate with DoD stakeholders
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CSA, etc
Experience working in dynamic environments where requirements may evolve, such as supporting DoD or DAF initiatives that introduce new or updated technical needs
Company
Umyuaq Technology
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase