Registration Authority I

Agile Defense; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Registration Authority I in Alexandria, VA. This entry-level role involves supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency by assisting with Public Key Encryption Infrastructure. Key responsibilities include monitoring RA operations and working with Trusted Agents for token management.

The candidate should have 1-3 years' experience in cybersecurity and familiarity with PKI processes. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity.
• Experience in DoD or Federal PKI or PKE.
• 0-1 years' experience as Registration Authority / Key Recovery Agent.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level support as a Registration Authority.
• Assist in the creation of PKI tokens.
• Interface with Trusted Agents for token requests.

Skills

Monitoring RA Operations

Customer support

Issuance of certificates

Certificate support

Key recovery

Education

1-3 years' experience in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity

Experience in DoD or Federal PKI or PKE

Job description

Requisition #: 1676

Job Title: Registration Authority I

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): DoD 8570 IAT Level II (eg: Sec+)

Job Description

The Junior RA role provides entry level, on-site support as a Registration Authority for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J6 C4E supporting the DoD’s Public Key Encryption/Infrastructure (PKE/I) implementation. As a Registration Authority, the candidate’s duties will include providing specialized expertise to assist Registration Authority (RA) personnel in the creation of NIPR and/or SIPR PKI tokens, and interfacing with Trusted Agents for Token request, distribution and unlocking PINs.

Education and Background

• 1-3 years' experience in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity
• 1-3 years' experience in technical positions focusing primarily on DoD or Federal PKI or PKE
• 1-3 years’ requirement identified can be concurrent and/or overlapping
• 0-1 years' experience as Registration Authority / Key Recovery Agent (RA/KRA) on NIPR and SIPR

Years of Experience

1-3 years

Required Skills

• Monitor Registration Authority (RA) Operations in accordance with DoD PKI RA-LRA CPS, DoD Registration Practice Statement (RPS), and internal Joint Service Provider (JSP) processes and procedures to ensure RA Operations are aligned with DISA audit requirements.
• Outstanding customer support and knowledge transfer
• Issuance of Non-Person Entity (NPE), user, admin, group, role, VIP, and mobile code-signing certificates
• Support revocation, suspension, and restoration of a certificate on Unclassified and/or Classified networks
• Support registration and/or termination of RAs and Trusted Agents (TAs)
• Perform third party key recovery
• Possible off‑hours work to support releases and outages

Preferred Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions
• Aptitude to address negative situations and resolve them in a positive manner.
• Excellent team skills, must be thorough, must have excellent communications skills
• Demonstrate initiative and be results oriented with flexibility and tenacity
• Demonstrate the ability to continuously adjust priorities to reflect changing circumstances
• Ability to work in a dynamic cross‑organizational team environment
• Strong dedication to provide quality customer service
• Effective problem‑solving skills and inherent decision‑making ability
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify the cause of issues with the system or determine if other teams need to be included in resolving an issue
• Ability to manage own projects including communications to customers as well as work as part of a larger team managed by a project manager

Working Conditions

General Office Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities