PKI Systems Engineer

SAIC; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a senior PKI Systems Engineer to support the DoS PKI program, handling PKI systems, HSMs, and related security solutions at multiple DoS datacenters and locations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in PKI design, installation, and maintenance, with enterprise-level support expertise and a proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree.
• Excellent MS-Windows Server administration & maintenance.
• Familiarity with PKIs and related technologies (LDAP directories, HSMs, OCSP) and security practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of Entrust suite of PKI products (Security Manager, Administration Services, Security Manager Proxy) especially in a government setting.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Experience with directory products (LDAP), such as Critical Path or Active Directory.
• CISSP, Security+, or similar certification.
• Network device configuration - Cisco and Juniper firewalls and switches.
• Network infrastructure diagnostics (TCP/IP general networking knowledge, network monitoring tools).
• Virtualization technologies (ESX/ESXi).
• Working knowledge of External storage solutions.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Providing PKI engineering support in the operation of a number of PKI systems deployed at the Department of State.
• Manage and maintain enclaved server hardware, storage, switches, server operating systems, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Directly working with customer to analyze requirements and then deploy security related solutions to meet those requirements.
• Providing problem analysis following any service issues to prevent recurrence
• Performing product evaluations and making product recommendations
• Identifying security risks to systems and suggest mitigations
• Developing test cases for software/hardware testing and developing test evaluation reports for stakeholders.
• Developing and updating systems documentation (e.g., ConOps, Operating procedures, systems architecture documents)

Skills

PKI engineering

Windows Server administration

Entrust PKI products

HSMs

LDAP directories

OCSP

CISSP/Security+

Network device configuration

TCP/IP networking

Virtualization ESXi

Active Directory

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Entrust Security Manager

Entrust Administration Services

Security Manager Proxy

Job description

Position Description:

The Enterprise & Mission Solution Business Unit currently has an opening for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer to support the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) PKI program. This program provides transparent security services in support of the Department’s goals to secure communications among Department staff and systems. The position falls under the 'Vanguard 2.2.1' contract.

This is a senior-level PKI engineering position within the Vanguard 2.2.1 program’s Enterprise Engineering Office (EEO), providing PKI engineering and integration support, administering, maintaining, and deploying various PKI systems based on Entrust solutions, onsite at the various DoS Datacenters and at certain selected DoS domestic and overseas locations. The preferred candidate must possess strong skills in designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining PKI systems. Additionally the preferred candidate should have some experience in providing tier-3 level support in large enterprises.

Description of Duties:

• Providing PKI engineering support in the operation of a number of PKI systems deployed at the Department of State.


• Manage and maintain enclaved server hardware, storage, switches, server operating systems, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).


• Directly working with customer to analyze requirements and then deploy security related solutions to meet those requirements.


• Providing problem analysis following any service issues to prevent recurrence


• Performing product evaluations and making product recommendations


• Identifying security risks to systems and suggest mitigations


• Developing test cases for software/hardware testing and developing test evaluation reports for stakeholders.


• Developing and updating systems documentation (e.g., ConOps, Operating procedures, systems architecture documents)

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree


• Excellent MS-Windows Server administration & maintenance


• Familiarity with PKIs and related technologies (LDAP directories, HSMs, OCSP) and security practices


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills


• Working knowledge of Entrust suite of PKI products (Security Manager, Administration Services, Security Manager Proxy) especially in a government setting.


• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)


• Experience with directory products (LDAP), such as Critical Path or Active Directory


• CISSP, Security+, or similar certification


• Network device configuration - Cisco and Juniper firewalls and switches


• Network infrastructure diagnostics (TCP/IP general networking knowledge, network monitoring tools)


• Virtualization technologies (ESX/ESXi)


• Working knowledge of External storage solutions


• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:

• Working knowledge of Entrust suite of PKI products (Security Manager, Administration Services, Security Manager Proxy) especially in a government setting.


• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)


• Experience with directory products (LDAP), such as Critical Path or Active Directory


• CISSP, Security+, or similar certification


• Network device configuration - Cisco and Juniper firewalls and switches


• Network infrastructure diagnostics (TCP/IP general networking knowledge, network monitoring tools)


• Virtualization technologies (ESX/ESXi)


• Working knowledge of External storage solutions


• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.