SC Cleared PKI SME

Synergize Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a PKI/Key & Certificate Services Senior Consultant for a 3-month engagement. The ideal candidate will design, build, and deploy scalable PKI solutions across various environments. Essential skills include expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), scripting with PowerShell, and experience with security best practices. UK SC Clearance is required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Key Management.
• Hands-on experience with Certificate Management and automation.
• Scripting proficiency including PowerShell, REST API, and JSON.
• Strong understanding of Cloud, Virtualization, and Networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with security best practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable, secure PKI and Key Management solutions.
• Support critical infrastructure projects ensuring compliance and resilience.
• Document communication and project details effectively.

Skills

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Key Management (BYOK/HYOK)

Certificate Management

PowerShell

REST API

JSON

Cloud

Virtualization

Networking fundamentals

Security best practices

Infrastructure-as-code principles

Tools

Linux

Wintel

Containerization

Job description

Overview

We are working in partnership with a global IT consultancy supporting a secure MOD-aligned customer and are seeking an experienced SC Cleared PKI SME to join on an initial 3-month engagement (with strong potential extension).

As a PKI/Key & Certificate Services Senior Consultant, you will design, build, and deploy scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant PKI and Key Management solutions across on-premise and cloud environments. You'll support critical infrastructure projects ensuring compliance, automation, and resilience for high-security clients.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Key Management (BYOK/HYOK)
• Hands-on Certificate Management and automation experience
• Scripting proficiency: PowerShell, REST API, JSON
• Strong understanding of Cloud, Virtualization, and Networking fundamentals
• Experience with security best practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code principles

Desirable

• Secure Cloud/Managed Private Cloud experience
• Familiarity with Linux, Wintel, and containerization
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance prior to a start.