Senior PKI Systems Engineer — Certificate & Security Infra

General Dynamics IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a PKI Systems Engineer to advance customer missions through secure certificate services and PKI management. You will design, implement, and monitor PKI infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with CAs, RAs, and HSMs, plus strong scripting abilities. Onsite in Washington, DC with potential hybrid arrangements and US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 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 PKI concepts and digital certificates.
• Experience managing certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs).
• Experience with PKI tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of standards and protocols (e.g., X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, CRLs).
• Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PKI Certificate Management

Public Key Infrastructure

PKI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking a PKI Systems Engineer to advance customer missions through secure certificate services and PKI management. You will design, implement, and monitor PKI infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with CAs, RAs, and HSMs, plus strong scripting abilities. Onsite in Washington, DC with potential hybrid arrangements and US citizenship required.