PKI Consultant

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

RNTrust is hiring a PKI Consultant to design, implement, and support enterprise PKI solutions across UAE clients. You will manage certificate lifecycles, CA/RA components, and repositories while coordinating with client IT teams to ensure secure, scalable deployments.

You will perform assessments, advise on risk, and deliver training and documentation to technical staff and end-users. Fluency in English is required; other languages are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or info security; master's preferred.
• 5-7 years in designing and managing enterprise PKI.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+ or PKI vendor certs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• English fluency mandatory; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PKI solutions tailored to client needs and certificate lifecycles.
• Perform PKI assessments and gap analyses to improve security posture.
• Lead deployment of CA, RA, and certificate repositories.
• Troubleshoot PKI incidents with minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate PKI with IAM and apps.
• Create training materials and user documentation for PKI concepts.
• Stay updated on PKI threats and regulatory changes for clients.
• Architect secure authentication and encryption using certificates.

Skills

PKI design

Incident troubleshooting

Security posture assessment

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree a plus

Tools

PKI deployment tools

CA/RA management

Job description

We're Hiring | PKI ConsultantJoin RNTrust and help secure the future of digital trust by delivering enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions for leading organizations across the UAE. Location: UAE

• Design and implement robust Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions tailored to client-specific security and operational requirements, ensuring end-to-end certificate lifecycle management.

• Conduct comprehensive PKI assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend strategic improvements for enhanced security posture.

• Lead the deployment and management of PKI components, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), and certificate repositories.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex PKI-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maintaining high availability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI solutions into existing IT infrastructure and applications, such as identity and access management systems.

• Develop and deliver effective training programs and documentation for technical staff and end-users on PKI concepts and operational procedures.

• Stay abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes in the PKI landscape to proactively advise clients on future-proofing their security.

• Architect and implement secure authentication and encryption mechanisms using digital certificates for various use cases, including code signing, secure email, and device authentication.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.

• Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or specific PKI vendor certifications.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level PKI solutions.

• Proven experience working with diverse industries, demonstrating adaptability to different regulatory and business environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.

• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in other languages is advantageous for international client engagement.