PKI Analyst

SAIC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Springfield, VA is hiring a PKI Analyst for a 100% on-site role supporting a (DoS) Vanguard program. Duties include PKI Registration Authority, end-user support, training, and documentation within ICAM. The shift transitions to overnight after training, with travel 0–10%.

Requirements include an AA degree or equivalent, familiarity with Active Directory, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Target salary range is $60,001 to $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• AA degree or HS with 5 years of experience required.
• Experience with PKI or DoS environments a plus.
• Effective communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PKI Registration Authority for creating, recovering, and revoking PKI credentials.
• Provide customer service and support PKI-related services at DT IT Mart for walk-in customers.
• Conduct face-to-face user validation for PKI certificates issuance and training end users on PKI hardware/software.
• Issue Smart Cards containing PKI certificates; provide telephony support for PKI.
• Maintain documentation and training materials; update installation and user guides.
• Support deployment activities and maintain the PKI deployment project plan; coordinate logistics.
• Travel worldwide 0–10% to diplomatic facilities and other locations for end-user peripherals installation.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

AA degree or HS + 5 years experience

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

PKI Analyst Job Listing at SAIC in Springfield, VA (Job ID 2618232)

Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

SAIC currently have an opening for a PKI Analystto support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. The role is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

Shift is Wednesday-Monday, 11pm - 7am. Training will be approximately 8 weeks and will be during the day. After training, the role will transition to an overnight shift.

This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for desktops, servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department of State servers, network devices, network perimeter, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering.

This is a junior-level position within the Vanguard 2.2.1 Program Security Operations Service Line, acting as a PKI Analyst. The position directly supports DoS on-site in the Washington area, and at overseas Posts as required. The position primarily supports the end user PKI deployment within the DoS Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Division.

Description of Duties:

• Serving as PKI Registration Authority (RA) which is responsible for creating, recovering, and revoking PKI credentials for both OpenNet and ClassNet systems.
• Providing Customer Service.
  • Supporting PKI related service at DT IT Mart for walk-in customers.
  • Conducting face-to-face user validation for the issuance of PKI certificates.
  • Issuing Smart Cards containing PKI Certificates.
  • Training end users in the operation of the PKI hardware and software.
  • Providing telephony help support for PKI.
• Maintaining training, process, and procedural documentation.
  • Reviewing and updating Installation, Training and User Guide documentation.
  • Training security officers, network administrators, and Local Registration Authorities (LRAs) in the operations and security of the PKI program.
  • Supporting Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in the development, review and implementation of the PKI training courses.
  • Developing and improving the process for the installation of appropriate PKI/BLADE hardware, software, and other required, but non-PKI software packages.
• Maintaining the PKI deployment project plan.
• Traveling worldwide to diplomatic facilities, government sites and other locations as required installing PKI end user peripherals, such as Smartcard readers and biometric devices. Travel time is 0-10%.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• AA degree and three (3) years of experience; OR HS and five (5) years of experience.
• Familiarity with Active Directory.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and managing Active Directory environment highly desired.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Required Clearance:

• Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance.

Description

Description

SAIC currently have an opening for a PKI Analystto support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. The role is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA.

Shift is Wednesday-Monday, 11pm - 7am. Training will be approximately 8 weeks and will be during the day. After training, the role will transition to an overnight shift.

This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for desktops, servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department of State servers, network devices, network perimeter, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering.

This is a junior-level position within the Vanguard 2.2.1 Program Security Operations Service Line, acting as a PKI Analyst. The position directly supports DoS on-site in the Washington area, and at overseas Posts as required. The position primarily supports the end user PKI deployment within the DoS Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Division.

Description of Duties:

• Serving as PKI Registration Authority (RA) which is responsible for creating, recovering, and revoking PKI credentials for both OpenNet and ClassNet systems.
• Providing Customer Service.
  • Supporting PKI related service at DT IT Mart for walk-in customers.
  • Conducting face-to-face user validation for the issuance of PKI certificates.
  • Issuing Smart Cards containing PKI Certificates.
  • Training end users in the operation of the PKI hardware and software.
  • Providing telephony help support for PKI.
• Maintaining training, process, and procedural documentation.
  • Reviewing and updating Installation, Training and User Guide documentation.
  • Training security officers, network administrators, and Local Registration Authorities (LRAs) in the operations and security of the PKI program.
  • Supporting Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in the development, review and implementation of the PKI training courses.
  • Developing and improving the process for the installation of appropriate PKI/BLADE hardware, software, and other required, but non-PKI software packages.
• Support deployment activities.
  • Maintaining the PKI deployment project plan.
  • Coordinating deployment logistics.
  • Traveling worldwide to diplomatic facilities, government sites and other locations as required installing PKI end user peripherals, such as Smartcard readers and biometric devices. Travel time is 0-10%.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• AA degree and three (3) years of experience; OR HS and five (5) years of experience.
• Familiarity with Active Directory.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and managing Active Directory environment highly desired.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Required Clearance:

• US Citizen.
• Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.