Senior PKI Architect

TL;DR

Senior PKI Architect: Lead the strategic design, implementation, and long-term management of a global enterprise-level Public Key Infrastructure with an accent on high availability, scalability, and emerging cryptographic technologies. Focus on deploying AD CS components, overseeing certificate lifecycle with CLM platforms and HSMs, developing automation scripts, and integrating PKI into applications.

Location: Greenville, SC 29607 (onsite)

Salary: $116,500–$160,200

Company

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What you will do

• Lead architecture and deployment of Microsoft AD CS components including CAs, OCSP, CRLs, and NDES.
• Oversee full certificate lifecycle management using CLM platforms and HSMs.
• Develop automation scripts in PowerShell and Python for issuance, revocation, and monitoring in DevOps.
• Integrate PKI solutions into applications, collaborating with Product Owners and IT Security.
• Provide Tier 3 support for PKI incidents with root cause analysis and remediation.
• Conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance, and implement PoCs for cryptographic innovations.

Requirements

• 10+ years hands-on with Microsoft AD CS (design, deployment, troubleshooting CAs/NDES)
• 3+ years expert with CLM platforms (Venafi, AppViewX, Keyfactor) and HSMs (Thales, nCipher, Utimaco)
• 5+ years leading complex PKI projects in large-scale enterprise
• Strong PowerShell proficiency (Python plus); Agile/Scrum experience.
• Deep knowledge of Windows/Linux, SQL databases, functional testing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security or related; CISSP or similar preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, vision, 401k for assignments 13+ weeks.
• Statutory sick pay where required; reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify.