PKI Architect - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is seeking a PKI Architect for a fully remote, 3-month contract. The role involves designing scalable PKI systems, collaborating within Agile teams, and requires solid experience in Public Key Infrastructure and scripting. A daily rate of £800 - £850 is offered, and active SC clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure and Certificate Management.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable PKI systems.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and participate in continuous improvement.
• Build and integrate solutions using cloud configuration management.

Skills

Public Key Infrastructure experience

Key Management expertise (BYOK/HYOK)

Certificate Management experience

Scripting (PowerShell, REST API)

Understanding of cloud environments

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

PKI Architect – 3 months contract – Fully remote, inside IR35. SC cleared required. Salary: £800 - £850 a day.

Location: Remote (UK). Security clearance: Active SC clearance essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable and fault-tolerant PKI systems in on-premises and cloud offerings.
• Work in Agile, small dedicated and collocated teams, with flexibility to participate in larger team work when required.
• Develop scripting capabilities and understand development processes and tools; integrate and build solutions using cloud configuration management and version control tooling.
• Build core components of Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management (BYOK/HYOK), and cloud infrastructures.
• Engineer and develop scripts, code, and configurations; create low-level designs and provide feedback on high-level designs.
• Participate in re-engineering existing client solutions to leverage benefits of cloud offerings.
• Ensure automation of solutions and focus on continuous improvement and value delivery.
• Communicate effectively with team and internal stakeholders; listen, collaborate, and share ideas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Solid Public Key Infrastructure experience.
• Solid Key Management experience, including BYOK and HYOK.
• Solid Certificate Management and Automation experience.
• Scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell, REST API, JSON); experience with automation and configuration management tooling.
• Understanding of Virtualization, Infrastructure as a Service, networking, and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated with ability to work independently and in teams.

If you’d like to discuss this PKI Architect role in further detail, please send your updated CV to the contact URL and I will get in touch.