SSi People · 15 hours ago
Security Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSSi People is seeking an experienced, hands-on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Engineer for a client-facing technical engagement. This role focuses on engineering, implementation, and operations of enterprise PKI solutions, ensuring secure and scalable cryptographic operations.
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Hiring Manager
Arun Murugesan
Responsibilities
PKI Engineering & Implementation
Deploy, configure, and manage highly available PKI solutions with a primary focus on Venafi Trust Protection Platform and DigiCert One
Perform hands-on implementation across client environments to meet project and security requirements
Application & Enterprise Integrations
Integrate PKI and certificate lifecycle solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and DevOps/CI/CD pipelines
Support integrations across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments
Machine Identity & Certificate Lifecycle Management
Implement and manage machine identity strategies including certificate discovery, issuance, renewal, rotation, and revocation
Ensure operational efficiency and automation of key lifecycle processes
HSM & Code Signing
Configure and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for secure key storage
Implement and maintain secure code-signing workflows to protect software integrity
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Serve as the PKI subject matter expert for troubleshooting certificate, integration, and automation issues
Act as an escalation point for complex PKI-related incidents during the engagement
Security & Compliance
Ensure PKI implementations align with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Client Collaboration
Work closely with application owners, security teams, project managers, and other stakeholders
Translate technical requirements into effective PKI engineering solutions
Documentation
Produce and maintain detailed documentation covering configurations, integrations, operational procedures, and deliverables
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise PKI solutions
Mandatory, in-depth experience with Venafi and DigiCert One
Strong understanding of PKI concepts, cryptographic principles, and machine identity management
Expertise in TLS/SSL, S/MIME, SCEP, EST
Experience with Active Directory and LDAP environments
Proven experience integrating PKI with enterprise applications, AWS and/or Azure, and CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience with HSMs
Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation
Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, real-world PKI issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in a professional services or consulting environment with client-facing responsibilities
Familiarity with additional PKI and security tools such as Microsoft AD CS, HashiCorp Vault, or CyberArk
Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific credentials)
Working knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management
Company
SSi People
SSi People, located in Cranberry Township, PA, is an organization with over 25 years of staffing industry experience across various labor verticals in the United States, serving Fortune 1000 companies.
51-200 employees
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