AppleOne Employment Services · 7 hours ago
IT Architect – Design & Implementation Specialist (PKI Focus)
Spartanburg, SC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55/hr - $70/hr
10+ years expAppleOne Employment Services is seeking a seasoned IT Architect – Design & Implementation Specialist to support high-availability PKI operations for a global enterprise environment. The role involves leading the architecture, design, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services, driving strategic security initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Rex Ares Paul
Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and manage Microsoft AD Certificate Services (CAs, OCSP, CRL, NDES)
Manage enterprise‑level certificate lifecycle using CLM tools and HSMs
Build automation for PKI operations using PowerShell and Python
Provide Tier 3 support and resolve complex PKI‑related incidents
Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with global security standards
Collaborate with Product Owners, Security, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams
Produce high‑quality documentation and lead PKI proof‑of‑concept initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
10+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft AD CS or equivalent
3+ years experience with CLM platforms (e.g., Venafi, AppViewX, Keyfactor)
HSM experience (Thales, nCipher, Utimaco)
Proven track record delivering PKI solutions in large enterprise environments
Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum
PowerShell (Intermediate–Advanced)
SQL & database query knowledge
Windows & Linux systems
IT security, cryptography, risk assessment
Certificate lifecycle management & PKI best practices
Preferred
Certifications preferred: CISSP, GIAC, Azure Security Engineer, or similar
Python (Nice to have)
Company
AppleOne Employment Services
A full-service employment company.
1001-5000 employees
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Julio Ramirez, CSP
Staffing Partner
Veronica Vasquez-Gomez (She/Her)
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