PKI Specialist

SITS | Traxion; Waardenburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mostly remote / hybrid options

Waardenburg office visits

Job summary

SITS is seeking a PKI Specialist to strengthen our clients' digital environments through applied cryptography, certificate lifecycle management, and post-quantum readiness guidance. You will design cryptography solutions, implement configurations, and mentor peers across Europe, with a focus on hybrid work and weekly Waardenburg visits.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cybersecurity consulting, strong English and Dutch skills, HBO+ credentials, and familiarity with Thales and Keyfactor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity consulting experience, preferably in applied cryptography.
• Fluent English and business proficiency in Dutch.
• Completed HBO+ technical education; relevant cybersecurity certifications a plus (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Experience with security tools like Thales and Keyfactor is a plus.
• Available for at least 32 hours per week and willingness to visit Waardenburg weekly.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to map Applied Crypto needs and design tailored solutions.
• Support implementation and configuration of cryptography solutions.
• Act as SME in cryptography and provide ongoing technical guidance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for applied crypto solutions and processes.
• Mentor colleagues within the Applied Crypto unit.

Skills

Cybersecurity consulting

Applied cryptography

Key management

Certificate lifecycle

Education

Technical HBO+ education

Tools

Thales

Keyfactor

Job description

Join us as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Specialist and play a key role in enhancing the security of our clients' digital environments. Using your expertise in Applied Cryptography technologies, you'll safeguard sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and advise customers on future-proofing their security—from post-quantum readiness to automating certificates and key materials.

What you'll do as PKI specialist

• Requirements Analysis & Design: Actively engage in client consultations to map out Applied Crypto needs and deliver tailored solution designs.
• Implementation & Configuration: Supporting the implementation and configuration of Cryptography solutions.
• Operations: Be one of the Subject Matter experts in Cryptography and gain understanding of the role of Applied Crypto in an organisation.
• Technical Guidance: Serve as an Applied Crypto expert and offering ongoing technical support.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation for Applied Crypto solutions and processes.
• Mentoring: Share your expertise by providing guidance to colleagues within the Applied Crypto unit.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that the PKI adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including GDPR and ISO 27001, while maintaining the integrity of infrastructure security.
• Self-Development: Enhance your professional expertise by pursuing certifications in leading technologies such as KeyFactor EJBCA, KeyFactor Command, and Thales HSMs to remain informed about industry trends.

The impact you'll have

As PKI Specialist, you are pivotal in securing digital identities and ensuring business continuity for industry leading organisations with 5,000+ employees across Europe. Your influence extends to bridging stakeholders at all levels to drive essential security transformations in critical sectors like healthcare, education, and public services. Through mentoring colleagues, you’ll strengthen our team’s technical expertise while championing advancements in cryptography and cybersecurity. Your work not only safeguards vital digital assets but also fosters innovation and resilience across enterprise cybersecurity, leaving a meaningful impact on society and the industry.

What we can offer you

At SITS, we are a true advocate for a healthy work-life balance. By providing flexible hours and hybrid working options, we enable you to comfortably manage personal commitments while working on impactful projects and using dedicated learning time for you to earn certificates and visit industry events. Next to this we celebrate and support personal and professional, vertical as well as horizontal growth.

• Permanent contract.
• Flexible hours (32 – 40 hours per week).
• Mostly remote / hybrid working options (at our client site or occasional visit to our Waardenburg office).
• Flexible training budget and dedicated learning hours.
• Local and international career development opportunities.
• 30 days of annual leave (25 + 5 NL Company days).
• Variable consulting bonus.
• Annual profit distribution.
• Company lease car OR mobility budget
• Private pension scheme.
• Home office setup budget and monthly work-from-home allowance.
• Regular social events.

What you'll bring to the team

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, preferably applied crypto (i.e. key management, certificate lifecycle management). Experience with security tools like Thales & Keyfactor is a plus.
• Skills: Driven by a continuous learning mindset, you are an analytical and creative problem-solver with a passion for designing and delivering quality-driven solutions. You balance your attention to detail with proactive curiosity. You demonstrate strong ownership, accountability and effective stakeholder management skills.
• Languages: Fluent proficiency in English and business proficient in Dutch.
• Education/certifications: Completed technical HBO+ education or an equivalent level acquired through work experience. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (i.e. CISSP and CISM) is a plus.
• Availability: You are available for at least 32 hours per week and are available to come to our Waardenburg offices on a weekly basis.
• Driver's License: You have a valid EU driver's license.
• Work Eligibility: You must already hold a valid working visa for and already live in the NL to qualify for this role.

About SITS

SITS Group is a leading group of companies for IT security focused on holistic security. With over 700 employees, the group combines the experience, competence, resources and services of IT security providers into a comprehensive whole. With the help of innovative solutions and technologies, it offers customers complete IT security concepts based on protecting, detecting and defending.