PKI Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a PKI Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support CA and CVI infrastructures for Marine Corps networks. You will troubleshoot PKI incidents, manage multi-forest environments, and provide guidance to junior staff while balancing security with mission needs.

The role emphasizes PKI expertise, CA/CVI configuration, and collaboration across teams in a security-focused government contract setting; travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT systems administration or network engineering experience.
• Experience with Windows Server 2019+ and PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with VMware, SAN, CISCO/Juniper switching, load balancing, HSM, and AD; knowledge of Axway and OCSP.

Responsibilities

• Perform PKI Tier II troubleshooting on Marine Corps systems (PKI-specific incidents).
• Provide hardware and software support to operate, troubleshoot, and scale three forests (classified, unclassified, tactical).
• Develop, deploy, and configure Certificate Authority (CA) infrastructure and Certificate Validation Infrastructure (CVI).
• Collaborate with service providers and guide junior engineers and design staff.

Skills

4+ years IT experience

Windows Server 2019+

PowerShell scripting

VMware

SAN

Networking (Cisco/Juniper)

Load balancing

HSM

Active Directory

Axway

OCSP

UNIX / Linux

Travel willingness 15%

Security+ CE or IAT Level II

Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Axway

OCSP

VMware

Active Directory

Job description

PKI Network Engineer

Everyone knows security needs to be "baked in" to a system architecture, but you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cyber engineering and architecture skills to design and build secure systems for Marine Corps clients? We're looking for an engineer who can help create solutions for the Marine Corps that will stand up to even the most advanced cyber threats. As a PKI Network Engineer on our project, you'll perform PKI Tier II troubleshooting on Marine Corps systems relating to PKI-specific incidents, including cryptographic logon, certificate validation, and domain controller certificates. You'll provide hardware and software technical support to operate, troubleshoot, and scale three separate forests, classified, unclassified and tactical, with separate infrastructure and services. You'll provide expertise in the development, deployment, and configuration of Certificate Authority (CA) infrastructure and Certificate Validation Infrastructure (CVI). You'll leverage PKI subject matter expertise in resolving issues within all Marine Corps networks in collaboration with other service providers while providing technical guidance to junior engineers and design support personnel. As a team, we'll take a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. Join our team as we improve warfighter communications through cybersecurity. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience with Information Technology (IT) systems administration or network engineering
• Experience working with MS Windows Server 2019 or later, PowerShell scripting, Virtual Machine Infrastructure (VMWare), storage area network (SAN), CISCO and Juniper network switching, load balancing, Hardware Security Module (HSM), Active Directory, Axway, Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP), UNIX, or Linux operating systems and server hardware
• Ability to travel 15% of the time
• Secret clearance HS diploma or GED
• Security+ CE or IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including tactical PKI training
• Knowledge of Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) architecture and infrastructure and how PKI is integrated from the end-user to service delivery points
• Knowledge of BMC Remedy
• Top Secret clearance
• CASP or CISSP Certification
• MCSA Certification in Windows Server 2008 or later

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

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This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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