Cloud PKI Automation Engineer

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Bank of America in Chicago, IL is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer focused on PKI, TLS, and cryptographic technologies in cloud environments to design secure automation and protect data.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Deployment and Operations, develops certificate-management solutions, and delivers tools to reduce cyber risks while complying with PCI/SOX and other standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security technology, specifically in cybersecurity.
• Expertise in PKI, TLS certificate management, and software development life cycles.
• Strong cryptography knowledge (symmetric/asymmetric, digital signing, certificate authority).
• Automation scripts experience; proficiency in PowerShell or C#.
• Ability to create/update Ansible Tower/AAP/Open Source playbooks.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure serverless offerings.
• Knowledge of security compliance requirements (PCI, SOX).
• Ability to present technical concepts and document processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and self-starter with initiative.
• Ability to influence and align others to a technical vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for certificate management lifecycle integrations in cloud environments.
• Deliver moderately complex tools and systems to reduce cyber-attack risks.
• Protect system boundaries and secure sensitive data.
• Collaborate with peer teams and foster cross-team partnerships.
• Operate independently within a structured environment, taking initiative as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues in Windows Server (2022) and RHEL/Unix environments.
• Work closely with Engineering, Deployment, and Operations teams to drive design adoption.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate across industry facets.
• Make engineering design decisions and implement technical automated solutions.

Skills

PKI expertise

TLS management

Automation scripting

PowerShell

C#

Windows/Linux

Cloud security

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Ansible Tower/AAP/Open Source playbooks

Venafi TLS management

Containerization

Linux

Job description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in PKI, TLS certificate management, and cryptographic technologies specifically in cloud environments. This role is critical in delivering secure automation systems and tools to mitigate cyber-attack risks, ensuring compliance, and driving technical innovation across the enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for certificate management lifecycle integrations in cloud environments.
• Deliver moderately complex tools and systems to reduce cyber-attack risks.
• Protect system boundaries and secure sensitive data.
• Collaborate with peer teams and foster cross-team partnerships.
• Operate independently within a structured environment, taking initiative as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues in Windows Server (2022) and RHEL/Unix environments.
• Work closely with Engineering, Deployment, and Operations teams to drive design adoption.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate across industry facets.
• Make engineering design decisions and implement technical automated solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security technology, specifically in cybersecurity.
• Expertise in PKI, TLS certificate management, and software development life cycles.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic/encryption technologies (symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, digital signing, certificate authority).
• Extensive experience creating automation scripts and communicating solutions; proficiency in PowerShell or C#.
• Ability to create/update Ansible Tower/AAP/Open Source playbooks.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure serverless offerings.
• Understanding of security compliance requirements (PCI, SOX).
• Ability to create detailed technical presentations and process documentation.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and ambiguity.
• Ability to influence and align others to a technical vision.
• Self-starter with motivation and curiosity to create processes with minimal guidance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Venafi or similar TLS certificate management solutions.
• Familiarity with deploying containerized applications.
• Proficient in Linux-based operating systems.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Influence
• Result Orientation
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Critical Thinking
• Cyber Security
• Information Systems Management
• Solution Delivery
• Process
• Stakeholder Management
• Access and Identity Management
• DevOps Practices
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Test Engineering

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay range $95,000.00 - $148,900.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference.

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