Senior Associate – PKI Engineering

Workplace Type: Hybrid-3 Days Onsite (Coppell, TX) | Employment Type: Contract to Direct Hire (12 months)

About the role

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team dedicated to advancing enterprise security through PKI excellence. As a Senior Associate in PKI Engineering, you'll be instrumental in designing, maintaining, and securing large-scale Public Key Infrastructure environments. Your expertise will underpin critical cryptographic services, enhance system automation, and support compliance in a fast-paced, regulated setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence security architecture, mentor peers, and engage with cutting-edge cryptography trends—all within a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and secure large-scale Public Key Infrastructure environments
• Automate PKI builds and operations using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell
• Manage certificate life cycles—enrollment, renewal, revocation, and monitoring—ensuring high availability and security

Requirements

• Deep experience with PKI infrastructure, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), and HSMs
• Proven ability to automate builds and operations
• Expertise in managing certificate life cycles
• Ability to thrive in a regulated and fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• Willingness to continue learning emerging cryptographic technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields
• Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise-grade PKI solutions and cryptographic protocols

Skills

• Nice to Have: Knowledge of enterprise PKI governance and compliance standards
• Nice to Have: Familiarity with mTLS and emerging cryptographic developments (e.g., Post-Quantum Cryptography)
• Nice to Have: Experience troubleshooting complex PKI and TLS/SSL issues