Lead Security and PKI Engineer
$140,000–$140,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Provide Tier III technical support for DoD PKI Portfolio infrastructure issues and PKE consultation while leading CA architecture analysis, design, enhancement, and deployment across NIPR/SIPR networks. Develop and execute plans for DoD migration to stronger cryptographic algorithms and Post-Quantum Computing (PQC) compliance, evaluating COTS products for PKI interoperability with government systems. Manage large volumes of technical support tickets, provide direct consultation to end users and system administrators, and maintain PKI security compliance documentation including STIG checklists and RMF per NIST 800-37. Support Zero Trust compliance and modernize PKI capabilities. This role requires a current DoD Secret clearance, 8+ years of PKI/cryptography engineering experience, and onsite full-time work at Ft. Meade, MD.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field
- 8+ years of hands-on PKI/cryptography engineering and DoD IT security experience
- Must have and maintain a current DoD Secret clearance
- Deep knowledge of X.509 certificates, certificate validation, trust models, and DoD PKI architecture
- Expert-level knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix, and MacOS
- Knowledge of MS CAPI, MS CAPI NextGen, NSS, OpenSSL, and MOD NSS
- Experience evaluating and integrating commercial PKI solutions with government systems
- Must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full time
Desired Qualifications
- CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent information security certification highly preferred
- Advanced understanding of cryptographic algorithms, NIST standards, and algorithm evolution
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