PKI Systems Engineer - active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a PKI Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure PKI systems, ensuring reliable certificate services. You will monitor PKI health, enforce policies, and perform audits to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in PKI, strong cryptography knowledge, and scripting skills. Onsite with occasional hybrid options in a fast-paced, DoD‑aligned environment. Top Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field; experience may substitute education.
• Minimum of 5 years of related PKI experience.
• Strong understanding of public/private key cryptography and digital certificates.
• Hands‑on experience with certificate authorities, registration authorities, and hardware security modules.
• Experience with PKI tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, CRLs.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, ensuring secure certificate services.
• Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and related components.
• Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform regular audits of PKI infrastructure for compliance and security.

Skills

PKI concepts

Certificate management

Scripting

Cryptography

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

PKI tools

Job description

PKI Systems Engineer

PKI Systems Engineer Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a PKI Engineer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Job Description

As a PKI Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.

• Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, ensuring secure and reliable certificate services.
• Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and related components.
• Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform regular audits of the PKI infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PKI and certificate management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of public/private key cryptography and digital certificates.
• Hands‑on experience in managing certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs).
• Experience with PKI tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, CRLs).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar).
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Clearance & Location

Required Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Location: Onsite / occasional hybrid allowed Required: US Citizenship Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits & Compensation

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Hours & Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA DC Washington Additional Work Locations:

Equal Opportunity Statement

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