PKI Engineer, Senior (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

PKI Engineer, Senior (Cybersecurity): Designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale PKI and identity access management systems for government clients with an accent on credential management, identity lifecycle analysis, and Zero Trust security. Focus on securing PKI-based web applications, integrating enterprise identity solutions, and supporting mission-critical systems for national security.

Location: Remote within the United States, with occasional work at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Listed locations include Laurel, Maryland, and Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Salary: $86,800–$198,000 annualized USD

Company

hirify.global provides technology and cybersecurity services to government and national security clients.

What you will do

• Design, deploy, and support PKI solutions for large-scale government projects.
• Analyze identity lifecycles, access requirements, enterprise identity records, and user roles.
• Implement identity and access management solutions, including single sign-on and privileged access systems.
• Support the end-to-end deployment of secure PKI-based web applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to understand critical processes and dependencies.
• Develop technical documentation for deployed systems and solutions.

Requirements

• Experience deploying PKI solutions and supporting secure PKI-based web applications.
• Experience with Python, Perl, or Bash scripting.
• Experience with Red Hat Certificate System, Dogtag PKI, or EJBCA.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of systems or network administration experience, or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to access classified information are required.
• DoD 8570 certification.

Nice to have

• Java programming and experience configuring secure Java application servers and web servers.
• AWS, cloud migrations, and hybrid solution deployment experience.
• Experience with ActivClient or knowledge of DoD PKI.
• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology degree.
• CISSP, CASP, or CCSP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care support.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
• Virtual employees are generally expected to keep cameras on during meetings and may occasionally work at company or customer facilities.
• AI tools may not be used during interviews or assessments unless explicitly permitted.