Cybersecurity PKI Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in San Diego seeks a Cybersecurity PKI Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure PKI infrastructures aligned with DoD standards. You will document certificate inventories, system configurations, and operational procedures to support mission assurance.

Working with engineers, security, and vendors, you’ll evaluate new PKI technologies, automate certificate management, and ensure highly available services across environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of information security with a focus on trust, certificates and PKI/IdAM.
• Experience with PKI hardware and software core components.
• Experience with automated certificate management and DoD RMF.
• Security principles and DoD 8140/8750 familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure, scalable PKI solutions aligned with Navy/DoD standards.
• Maintain certificate inventories, system configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, security, and vendors to meet requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new PKI tools and automation to improve operations.

Skills

PKI & IdAM

Information security

Certificate automation

RMF DoD

Documentation & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

PKI hardware

PKI software

eMASS

Job description

## Cybersecurity PKI EngineerApplylocations: San Diego, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0246483Cybersecurity PKI Engineer**The Opportunity:**Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact that will help safeguard our nation? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.The Cybersecurity PKI Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available PKI solutions aligned with Navy and DoW standards and long-term technology strategy. The candidate will maintain accurate PKI documentation, including certificate inventories, system configurations, architectural diagrams, operational procedures, and technical standards. They will evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of new technologies, tools, products, and processes that enhance the PKI environment and overall operational efficiency. A successful candidate will partner with engineers, security teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver solutions that meet operational and technical requirements.Join us. The world can’t wait.**You Have:*** 5+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on trust, certificates, and PKI and IdAM infrastructure* Experience with PKI hardware and software core components* Experience with automated certificate management* Experience with Department of the Defense (DoD) RMF process* Experience with eMASS package submission process and workflow* Knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies* Secret clearance* Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or Information Security* DoD 8140 Certification**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with cloud security such as AWS, Azure, or GCP* Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell* Experience with security automation and orchestration* Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies* CSWF DOD 8750 IAM Level III Certifications such as CISSP, CASP, or Security+ Certification**Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.**Compensation**At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. 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