PKI Expert

Tamkeen Technologies; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced PKI Expert to lead the Public Key Infrastructure operations. This role involves shaping the PKI strategy and ensuring compliance with WebTrust standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on IT Security and team management. The position also requires a Master's degree in a technical field and relevant experience in PKI operations. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT and/or management with strong IT Security exposure.
• Proven hands-on team leadership and organizational management skills.
• Practical experience in WebTrust, PKI operations, audits, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own the PKI business strategy and ensure alignment with the PKI strategy.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing compliance with WebTrust for Certification Authorities.
• Oversee certificate lifecycle operation and secure key ceremonies.

Skills

IT Security

Team leadership

Organizational management

PKI operations

Information security management

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Management qualification (e.g., MBA)

CISSP certificate or equivalent

Job description

An experienced PKI Expert to lead our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations as part of our Trusted Service Provider (TSP) services. As a senior executive reporting directly to top management, and play a pivotal role in shaping our PKI strategy, ensuring WebTrust compliance, and maintaining the highest levels of trust and security for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the PKI business strategy and ensure alignment with the PKI strategy.
• Hire, set up, and manage the PKI organization structure.
• Chair PKI governance board meetings and sign off on key board decisions.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing compliance with WebTrust for Certification Authorities, CA / Browser Forum Baseline Requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee certificate lifecycle operation, digital signature oprations, HSM management, and secure key ceremonies.
• Ensure the integrity and security of Root and Subordinate CA operations.
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors, regulators, and trust community bodies.
• Drive continuous improvement of PKI operations, digital signature and governance.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of full-time work experience in IT and / or management, with strong exposure to IT Security.
• Proven hands-on team leadership and organizational management skills.
• Management qualification (such as an MBA) is a plus.
• Strong technical background — a superior or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred.
• Information security management experience is strongly desired.
• Practical experience in WebTrust, PKI operations, audits, and compliance is highly valued.
• CISSP certificate or equivalent is a plus.