PKI Specialist (Future Key Manager)

jac recruitment pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

jac recruitment pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an Assistant Key Manager to join its PKI and key management function. This structured role includes mentorship, hands-on exposure, and a defined 3‑year development plan to reach a managerial position.

The successful candidate will gradually own PKI operations, certificate lifecycle management, governance processes, and cryptographic key management activities, with exposure to audits, HSMs, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Foundational PKI, digital certificates, cryptography, or certificate lifecycle knowledge.
• Experience in structured and process-driven environments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Stable career history with long-term PKI interest.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of PKI and Certificate Authority environments.
• Manage certificate lifecycle activities, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and inventory management.
• Participate in key management processes, key ceremonies, and secure operational procedures.
• Support HSM-related activities and cryptographic controls.
• Maintain policies, procedures, documentation, and compliance records.
• Assist with audits, governance reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams.
• Act as a backup to the Key Manager and progressively take on greater ownership of the function.

Skills

PKI knowledge

Certificate lifecycle

Structured processes

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Job description

Overview

A global digital trust and cybersecurity organization is seeking an Assistant Key Manager to join its PKI and key management function. This is a structured succession role designed to develop into a future management position through direct mentorship, hands‑on exposure, and a defined 3-Year career progression plan to Manager.

The successful candidate will gradually take ownership of PKI operations, certificate lifecycle management, governance processes, and cryptographic key management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of PKI and Certificate Authority (CA) environments.
• Manage certificate lifecycle activities, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and inventory management.
• Participate in key management processes, key ceremonies, and secure operational procedures.
• Support HSM‑related activities and cryptographic controls.
• Maintain policies, procedures, documentation, and compliance records.
• Assist with audits, governance reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams.
• Act as a backup to the Key Manager and progressively take on greater ownership of the function.

Ideal Background

• 4 to 5 years of experience in technology, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, or related fields.
• Foundational knowledge of PKI, digital certificates, cryptography, or certificate lifecycle management.
• Experience in structured and process‑driven environments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Stable career history and long‑term interest in developing deep expertise within PKI and digital trust.
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.

Nice to Have

• Hands‑on PKI operations experience.
• HSM exposure.
• Certificate Authority (CA) environments.
• Cryptography or digital trust technologies.
• Security governance, compliance, audit, or regulatory experience.
• CISSP certification or intention to pursue CISSP (sponsored)

Career Opportunity

• Direct mentoring by an experienced Key Manager.
• Structured 3‑year development and succession plan.
• Opportunity to become the future owner of the PKI and key management function.
• Clear path toward a management‑level position with significant career growth