Local Registration Authority - Active Secret Clearance Required

ENS Solutions, LLC

Andrews (MD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k Contribution from Day 1

PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A reputable IT consulting firm is seeking a Local Registration Authority with an active Secret clearance and 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or PKI operations. Responsibilities include validating identities for DoD PKI credentials and ensuring compliance with federal policies. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a detail-oriented mindset. Competitive benefits package includes free medical coverage and 401k contributions from day one.

Qualifications

Active Secret clearance required.
2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or PKI operations.
Strong understanding of DoD PKI policies.

Responsibilities

Perform identity proofing for DoD PKI credentials.
Process digital certificate requests.
Maintain compliance with DoD Identity Assurance Level requirements.

Skills

Identity management

Cybersecurity

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Entrust

ActivIdentity

SIPR token issuance

Job description

Local Registration Authority - Active Secret Clearance Required

The Local Registration Authority (LRA) supports the Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (DoD PKI) program by validating identities and processing digital certificate requests for personnel, systems, and devices within a designated organization or command. The LRA ensures that PKI credentials are issued in compliance with DoD directives and federal identity assurance policies across classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) environments.

Responsibilities

Perform identity proofing and validation of individuals requesting DoD PKI credentials in accordance with DoDI 8520.02 and CNSSI 1300 series policies
Process digital certificate requests and support issuance, suspension, and revocation operations for SIPRNet and UNCLASS tokens
Operate and maintain LRA workstations and associated software/tools to interface with the Registration Authority (RA) and Certificate Authority (CA) systems
Ensure compliance with DoD and NIST 800-63-3 Identity Assurance Level (IAL) requirements during in-person validation
Maintain detailed logs, user records, and audit documentation for each PKI transaction to support internal reviews and external audits
Assist in the training and awareness of PKI procedures and end-user responsibilities across supported units
Coordinate with Registration Authorities (RAs), Trusted Agents (TAs), System Administrators, ISSOs, and Information Assurance (IA) personnel for secure and timely processing of credentialing services
Support DoD and agency-specific PKI audit readiness and participate in inspections or compliance reviews as required

Requirements

Active Secret clearance
2-5 years of experience working in cybersecurity, identity management, or PKI operations within the DoD or federal government
Strong understanding of DoD PKI policies, certificate lifecycle management, and identity proofing standards
Experience with SIPR token issuance, hardware token devices, CAC/PIV, and Entrust or ActivIdentity tools
Familiarity with applicable DoD directives (DoDI 8520.02), CNSSI 1300/1301, and NIST 800-63-3
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with end-users and command stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping abilities
Must be U.S. citizen and meet all eligibility requirements for handling classified systems

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as an LRA, RA, or Trusted Agent in a DoD or federal environment
Completion of DoD LRA or RA certification training
Familiarity with eMASS, STIG Viewer, and DoD audit/compliance procedures
Knowledge of key management infrastructure (KMI) and COMSEC support processes a plus

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?