Product Security PKI & Cloud Environment Architect

ACL Digital; Washington; On-site; USD 124,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Product Security PKI & Cloud Environment Architect in Washington for a 12–18 month contract. The role focuses on PKI development and secure cloud integration within aircraft systems.

The architect leads security across the lifecycle and coordinates with suppliers and regulators to ensure airworthiness and security compliance. The position requires hands-on PKI experience and strong cloud security skills in AWS or Azure, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of dedicated technical experience in product security, PKI, and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on PKI design and implementation with AWS or Azure cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & PKI Implementation: Lead development and sustainment of product security requirements and PKI architectures for aircraft systems.
• Cloud Security Integration: Architect and secure cloud-based environments using AWS or Azure.
• Lifecycle Security & Resiliency: Ensure end-to-end security throughout design, development, test and support lifecycles.
• Supplier & Regulatory Oversight: Define standards for sub-system suppliers and coordinate with regulators and customers.
• R&D & Advisory: Lead security R&D and advise teams on maintaining system certification during modifications.

Skills

PKI

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Azure

Threat Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Job description

Product Security PKI & Cloud Environment Architect

Position Type: 12–18 Month Contract (1st Shift)

Pay Rate: $97/hr W2

Position Overview

We are seeking a Product Security PKI & Cloud Environment Architect to support the development and implementation of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) required for new system development and customer commitments within commercial aircraft systems (BCA). This role leads product security and resiliency architectures across the entire lifecycle—from initial requirements and design through build, testing, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & PKI Implementation: Lead the development, enhancement, and sustainment of product security requirements and architectures, focusing heavily on PKI integration for aircraft systems.
• Cloud Security Integration: Architect and secure cloud-based environments using AWS or Azure to support complex product security requirements.
• Lifecycle Security & Resiliency: Ensure end-to-end security of facilities, tools, data, networks, and resources used throughout the product design, development, test, and support lifecycle.
• Supplier & Regulatory Oversight: Define product security standards for sub-system suppliers and coordinate with regulatory bodies, customers, and industry groups to address risk and improve airworthiness/security compliance.
• R&D & Advisory: Lead research and development for innovative security solutions and advise internal teams and external customers on maintaining system certification during product modifications.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated technical experience in Product Security, PKI, and Cloud Architecture.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Core Technical Skills:
• Hands-on expertise with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design and implementation.
• Direct experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud security environments.
• Strong background in system safety, threat modeling, or aerospace product resiliency.