Registration Authority

Essential Job Requirements

• Knowledge of the DoD and AF PKI certificate issuance process.
• Knowledgeable of the standards, practices, and processes applicable to computer security, encryption, and IT in the DoD.
• Awareness of technologies, policies, processes and procedures associated with cyber security, information assurance, public key infrastructure, and public key enabling.
• NIPR/SIPR Network Connectivity experience.
• SIPR Token issuance/management and problem resolution experience.
• Must have a minimum Secret security clearance.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree required (6 years of experience may be substituted)

Required Experience

• Support certificate revocation and suspension on Unclassified and/or Classified networks.
• Support registration and/or termination of LRAs.
• Perform third-party key recovery.
• Approve certificate issuance to network devices.
• Produce and deliver a Certificate Issuance report.
• Support retention of all associated documentation for a period of 10 years for DoD and 10 years 6 months for NSS documents.
• Support duties as assigned through NSS/PKI RPS and DoD/PKI CPS.
• Provide support to LRAs, TAs, and Purebred Agents in accordance with applicable PKI CPS and RPS to ensure RA Operations align with DISA Audit requirements.
• Monitor the RA Operations in accordance with applicable PKI RA-LRA CPS and RPS to ensure RA Operations align with DISA Audit requirements.

Required Skills

• Analytical skills - Must be able to evaluate policy and guidance, technology advancements in PKI, and operational requirements to formulate implementation strategies in the AF.
• Communication and Interpersonal - Strong interpersonal skills in order to collaborate/coordinate AF PKI positions with AF customers and DoD PKI subject matter experts.
• Customer service/support: Strong customer focus to serve internal and external PKI customers.
• Attention to detail: Must have a keen eye for detail to ensure access to systems and applications is granted to authorized personnel only.

Physical Requirements

• This is a standard office environment and requires lifting and moving of standard personal computers, files, and supplies.

Equipment Used

• Personal computers, software, and government phone systems and networks.

Security Clearance

• Position requires a Secret clearance.