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Public Key Infrastructure Engineer (PKI) - Information Security
Dallas, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, One IT Corp, is seeking a Public Key Infrastructure Engineer to secure their enterprise infrastructure by developing, implementing, and maintaining robust PKI processes and controls. The role involves managing Certificate Authority operations, integrating with Active Directory, and driving automation initiatives.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Certificate Authority (CA) management systems and processes
Develop automation solutions for certificate lifecycle management, deployment, and tracking across enterprise systems
Integrate PKI infrastructure with Active Directory and authentication platforms for Windows and Unix environments
Assess data protection approaches and implement encryption technologies including TLS, PGP, PKI, and HSM
Manage and prioritize multiple PKI-related projects with competing resource requirements and timelines
Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and remediation activities for PKI infrastructure
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure auditability and compliance with security standards
Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and automation of security controls
Develop high-level scripts using Python, KSH, Bash, and PowerShell to automate PKI operations
Serve as technical liaison between IT teams and stakeholders, providing clear communication on PKI initiatives and requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience working in IT Infrastructure roles with demonstrated design experience
Proven experience working within agile development methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
Strong background in continuous delivery and deployment practices
Deep understanding of cryptography, key management, masking, tokenization, and data protection technologies
Hands-on experience deploying and managing encryption technologies such as TLS, PGP, PKI, and HSM
Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities, remediation techniques, and penetration testing methods
Proficiency in high-level scripting languages (Python) and shell scripting (KSH, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with distributed platforms, particularly Linux (Windows Server experience is a plus)
Strong knowledge of network and system security solutions, concepts, and technologies
Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
Proven ability to collaborate and negotiate with internal stakeholders
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
Preferred
3+ years of direct experience working in a PKI environment
Background with Certificate Management tools such as Venafi, Keyfactor, or similar platforms
Knowledge and understanding of Entrust Public Certificates and associated processes
Experience with server configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
Familiarity with enterprise server hardware (Dell or HP)
Experience with Identity Management solutions such as IBM's TIM/TAM
Knowledge of IoT device management and security
Experience designing and implementing Red Hat products (IdM, Satellite, RHV, RHDS, Ceph)
AWS Cloud experience including EC2, S3, ALB/NLB, Lambda, and RDS
Experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting public cloud platforms with complex application stacks
Previous experience as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Design Authority, or Solutions Designer
Personal interest in critical infrastructure security and energy sector technology
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