DigiCert · 6 hours ago
PKI Compliance and Automation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
2+ years expDigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust, helping organizations protect digital interactions. The role involves contributing to compliance automation by validating code for issuance microservices and certificate lifecycle pipelines, while collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Code & Config Compliance Reviews (PKI-specific): Validate code against CA/B Forum BRs, EV Guidelines, S/MIME BRs, Root Program policies, RFC 5280, and CP/CPS
Support development of policy-as-code rules under guidance from senior engineers
Help integrate compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines
Participate in building automated evidence collection for audits
Implement validators and monitors for certificate lifecycle operations to ensure continuous compliance
Collaborate with team to improve developer experience and reduce false positives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of experience in software development, security, or compliance engineering
Ability to read and understand code (Python, Go, Java, or similar languages)
Familiarity with PKI concepts (certificate lifecycle, Domain Control Verification methods) and eagerness to learn CA/Browser Forum standards
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and willingness to learn compliance automation tools
Curiosity and willingness to learn PKI compliance engineering
Standards Translation: Turn industry policies into precise policy-as-code
Technical Analysis: Parse complex issuance code paths, DCV implementations, and profile renderers
Basic understanding of security principles and automation mindset to build reliable shift-left guardrails that block non-compliance pre-merge and pre-issuance
Attention to detail when reviewing code and configurations
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Preferred
Some experience with PKI tools such as zlint/cablint, OpenSSL/CFSSL, ASN.1 tooling, RFC 5280 path validation test suites
Kubernetes/cloud experience (OPA Gatekeeper/Kyverno, AWS/Azure/GCP)
HSM operations (PKCS#11), FIPS 140-2/140-3 familiarity
Hands-on experience is a plus but not required—mentorship will be provided
Benefits
Generous time off policies
Top shelf benefits
Education, wellness and lifestyle support
Company
DigiCert
DigiCert is a technology company focused on digital security.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
Runway Growth CapitalCrosspoint Capital Partners
2025-10-09Debt Financing· $9.3M
2021-12-14Private Equity
2019-07-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Amit Sinha
Chief Executive Officer
Jugnu Bhatia
Chief Financial Officer
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