PKI / IAM Security Engineer

TL;DR

PKI / IAM Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and operating identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) and public key infrastructure (PKI) capabilities for a federal enterprise cloud platform with an accent on federal security standards and zero-trust principles. Focus on automating identity workflows using infrastructure as code and ensuring compliance with NIST and FICAM frameworks.

Location: Must be based in the United States (U.S. Public Trust suitability determination required).

Salary: $130,000–$135,000

Company

hirify.global is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services for the public sector.

What you will do

• Engineer and operate ICAM services including authentication, authorization, and single sign-on.
• Maintain PKI infrastructure including certificate lifecycle management.
• Integrate PIV card-based authentication in accordance with federal standards.
• Manage cloud identity and access management (AWS IAM) in multi-account environments.
• Automate identity provisioning using Terraform and support platform Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Translate complex security concepts for government partners and application teams.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust suitability determination.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in IAM or PKI within an enterprise or cloud environment.
• Working knowledge of authentication protocols like SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and LDAP.
• Familiarity with federal identity standards such as PIV, HSPD-12, FIPS 201, or NIST SP 800-63.
• Strong understanding of certificate management and cloud identity controls.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Experience with FICAM, zero-trust architecture, and NIST 800-53.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP.
• Experience automating identity workflows with Terraform.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave.
• 401K with employer match.
• Remote-first culture designed for flexibility and collaboration.
• Commitment to inclusive, small-team environments.