Junior PKI Subject Matter Expert

At Nexus, part of French IN Groupe, we secure the new society that emerges in the ever-expanding world of digital transformation. By challenging ourselves to go further and do better, we’re developing technology for high-demand global clients. Nexus’ Smart ID solutions and IoT platforms are changing how we perceive trusted identities. Do you want to be a part of our journey?

Thorsten Gahrmann, our Director of the Business Line IOT, is looking to strengthen the team with a talented Junior PKI Subject Matter Expert (full-time, m/f/d) to join our office in Berlin in a hybrid-remote set-up with 3 days in the office.

This role is initially offered as a fixed-term position for 12–18 months, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.

What we offer you

As an entry-level PKI Subject Matter Expert, you will support the Nexus IoT Business Line portfolio and Sales operations. Your primary focus will be on building and maintaining a demo environment for our IoT portfolio and supporting sales operations during Demo and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) phases. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop PKI expertise and work closely with Product Managers and Presales teams on technical questions and integrations.

What you’ll do at Nexus

• Demo Environment Management: Build and maintain an Azure-based cloud demonstration and proof-of-concept environment for Nexus IoT solutions.
• Sales & Technical Support: Conduct standard demos and customer-specific PoCs, supporting the Sales and Presales teams with technical insights.
• Automation & DevOps: Develop automated configuration pipelines in Azure DevOps for seamless PoC deployments.
• Technical Integrations: Build and maintain integrations with third-party solutions like Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and ITSM tools.
• PKI & IoT Expertise Development: Gain in-depth knowledge of PKI, IoT security technologies, and industry trends.
• Customer Engagement: Support sales teams by consulting potential customers on technical discussions and contributing to technical proposals.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback to Product Development and optimize sales material and technical descriptions.

About you

• You are curious and eager to learn about PKI, IoT security, and DevOps.
• You have a structured and independent work approach.
• You thrive in agile environments, handling both short- and long-term tasks efficiently.
• You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting sales efforts.
• You are open-minded and solution-driven, always looking for ways to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience or strong interest in Cybersecurity and PKI.
• Knowledge of DevOps environments (preferably Azure); any corresponding tools (Terraform, Ansible) is a plus.
• Basic coding skills (e.g., scripting, C++, Python, SQL) are a bonus.
• Fluent English and a high level of German.

Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications?
At Nexus, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is this close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

Transparency, security, and trust are the core of our company; therefore, the final candidate will be subjected to a background check before training.

Please submit your CV in English or German.

Nexus is an equal opportunity employer. We truly believe in being ONE Nexus. You are welcomed at Nexus for who you are, no matter where you come from or what you look like. Our technology is for everyone, and so is our workplace. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background to thrive, collaborate, and be forward-thinking! It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep innovating the way we secure the world.