PKI Automation Engineer
NexTech Solutions · Memphis, TN · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringContract
About the role
We are seeking an experienced PKI Automation Engineer to help modernize and automate enterprise certificate management. This role is ideal for an automation-focused engineer who enjoys building scalable, repeatable solutions that eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows
- Automate certificate issuance, deployment, renewal, validation, compliance, and reporting processes
- Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to support enterprise PKI operations
- Develop reusable automation tools using PowerShell and Python
- Administer and automate Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)
- Manage certificate templates, enrollment workflows, and security controls
- Support enterprise PKI environments and certificate lifecycle management
- Integrate PKI automation with Windows, Linux, web applications, load balancers, and CI/CD pipelines
- Improve operational efficiency by reducing manual certificate management activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to implement secure, scalable automation solutions
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in infrastructure, automation, or PKI engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with Ansible automation, including playbooks, roles, and workflow development
- Experience automating enterprise certificate management processes
- Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including:
- Certificate Authorities (CA)
- Certificate templates
- TLS/SSL
- Key management
- Certificate lifecycle management
- Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)
- Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
- Experience with Python for automation is preferred
- Experience developing reusable automation frameworks and operational tooling
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles and automation best practices
- Experience integrating automation with enterprise platforms and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with automation platforms such as Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar technologies
Qualifications
- Experience with certificate lifecycle management platforms such as AppViewX or similar solutions
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments
- Knowledge of enterprise security and compliance best practices related to certificate management
Benefits
Commensurate with experience
Pay
TBD
Schedule
N/A
Skills
Automation, PKI, PowerShell, Python, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)
Benefits
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A
Skills
Automation, PKI, PowerShell, Python, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)