PKI & Encryption Engineer

About the role

Our client, a leading transportation provider, is seeking a PKI & Encryption Engineer to join their team! This position is a 13-week contract located in Fort Worth, Texas, with a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days onsite per week. The interview process consists of two rounds: one virtual interview and one onsite interview.

Responsibilities

• Design, support, and maintain enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and encryption solutions
• Manage X.509 certificates throughout the certificate lifecycle, including issuance, renewal, and revocation
• Develop scripts and automation to improve certificate lifecycle management and operational efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex PKI, certificate, and encryption-related issues
• Design integrated, scalable, and reliable security solutions across enterprise environments
• Partner with security and technology teams to incorporate security best practices throughout the lifecycle of systems
• Evaluate technical risks and implement practical solutions to improve security, scalability, and reliability

Required Skills

• 3+ years of related PKI, encryption, or information security engineering experience
• Strong PKI and X.509 certificate expertise, including TLS/SSL, Certificate Authorities, certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation
• Enterprise certificate lifecycle management experience using platforms such as Keyfactor, Venafi, DigiCert, Sectigo, ADCS, or similar
• Hands-on automation and scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or similar technologies
• Experience troubleshooting complex PKI, certificate, and encryption-related technical issues
• Experience designing and supporting secure, scalable solutions in enterprise production environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Keyfactor Command or EJBCA
• Experience with Azure Key Vault or HashiCorp Vault
• Experience with ACME protocols and certificate automation
• Experience working in Azure or AWS cloud environments
• Experience with F5, NGINX, or IIS
• Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Security-focused mindset and attention to technical risk
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical communication
• Ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable technical solutions
• Proactive approach to automation and continuous improvement

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $35.00 and $50.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including background, knowledge, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered