PKI Engineer - Active Secret Clearance

ENS Solutions, LLC

Pearl City (HI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

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

Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Pearl City is seeking an entry-level PKI Specialist to design, implement, and manage PKI systems. You will support PKI components and ensure compliance with security standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, along with an Active Secret Clearance. This full-time role offers excellent benefits including medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance required.
Experience with PKI systems, including CA (Red Hat), ISC, and Entrust.
Strong knowledge of security protocols and cryptographic services.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage PKI systems.
Administer and support PKI components.
Ensure compliance with federal security standards.

Skills

Managing PKI systems

Scripting and programming (Java, PERL, PowerShell)

Problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications such as CISSP, SSCP

Tools

Entrust

Red Hat

Hardware Security Modules (HSM)

Job description

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, including Certification Authorities (CA) and Registration Authorities (RA)
Administer and support PKI components such as Entrust, Red Hat, and Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
Ensure compliance with federal security standards and protocols
Monitor and troubleshoot PKI-related software and hardware issues
Develop and maintain documentation for PKI processes and procedures
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless PKI integration and operation

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, or other relevant security certifications
Experience with PKI systems, including CA (Red Hat), ISC, and Entrust
Proficiency in managing HSMs and other cryptographic services
Strong knowledge of security protocols and cryptographic services
Scripting and programming skills (e.g., Java, PERL, PowerShell)
Familiarity with PKI products and tools
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities

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.