Operational Lead - PKI Certificate Services

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is seeking a PKI Security Engineer to manage and operationalize PKI Certificate Services in a security-forward environment in Greater London. You will drive certificate lifecycle management, implement automation for certificate processes, and define governance frameworks while remediating legacy cryptographic weaknesses and ensuring compliance with NIS2/NITC.

Collaboration spans ADCS teams, DigiCert, and global stakeholders, including US teams.

Qualifications

• Manage and operationalize PKI Certificate Services.
• Drive certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation, expiry handling).
• Implement and enhance automation for certificate processes.
• Define and enforce certificate governance frameworks.
• Identify and remediate legacy cryptographic weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance with NIS2, NITC, and enterprise security policies.
• Collaborate with internal ADCS teams, external providers (DigiCert), and global stakeholders including US teams.
• Contribute to certificate services roadmap and strategy.
• Support adoption readiness for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

Responsibilities

• Manage and operationalize PKI Certificate Services.
• Drive certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation, expiry handling).
• Implement and enhance automation for certificate processes.
• Define and enforce certificate governance frameworks.
• Identify and remediate legacy cryptographic weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance with NIS2, NITC, and enterprise security policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (ADCS environment), external providers (e.g., DigiCert), and global stakeholders (including US teams).
• Contribute to certificate services roadmap and strategy.
• Support adoption readiness for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

Job description

• Manage and operationalize PKI Certificate Services


• Drive certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation, expiry handling)


• Implement and enhance automation for certificate processes


• Define and enforce certificate governance frameworks


• Identify and remediate legacy cryptographic weaknesses


• Ensure compliance with NIS2, NITC, and enterprise security policies


• Collaborate with:
  
  
  
  • Internal teams (ADCS environment)
  
  
  • External providers (e.g., DigiCert)
  
  
  • Global stakeholders (including US teams)
  
  
  
  


• Contribute to certificate services roadmap and strategy


• Support adoption readiness for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.