Technical Product Manager, Public Trust Certificates

HID Global Corporation; Town of Texas, Austin (WI, TX); Remote; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Product Manager, where you will lead the strategy for Public Trust Certificate offerings. This role combines technical expertise in PKI and cryptography with a focus on customer needs, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with engineering teams, drive product features, and monitor emerging trends in security. With a competitive salary and a vibrant culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of trusted identities and secure access solutions. Embrace the chance to innovate and grow within a global organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package

Benefits and annual leave

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and vibrant culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical product management, ideally in PKI or security domains.
• Strong software engineering background with hands-on PKI experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of Public Trust Certificate offerings.
• Define product features focusing on PKI, S/MIME, TLS/SSL standards.

Skills

Technical Product Management

PKI Systems

Cryptography

Software Engineering

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Certificate Authority Software

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Technical Product Manager, Public Trust & Certificates!

Location: Remote: Salt Lake City, Utah; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Austin, Texas

Job ID: 36714

We're seeking a Technical Product Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in PKI and cryptography to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle of our Public Trust Certificate offerings. This role bridges technical depth and customer needs, driving products that meet the highest security standards while aligning with market demands. The ideal candidate will have a software engineering background, hands-on experience with PKI systems, and a strong understanding of public trust certificate ecosystems.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 employees worldwide. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS):

HID Global IAM products protect more than 85 million user identities. We focus on Zero Trust principles, risk-based multi-factor authentication, secure user identities, and expanding implementations with our digital certificates and PKIaaS solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Technical Product Manager, Public Trust & Certificates, you'll support HID's success by:

• Serving as a subject matter expert on CA/Browser Forum Baseline Requirements, IETF RFCs, eIDAS, FedRAMP, etc.
• Addressing technical issues related to web PKI by understanding, debugging, and resolving them with stakeholders.
• Leading and co-owning compliance efforts with product engineering, registration, PKI, and other teams.
• Defining and prioritizing product features, focusing on PKI, S/MIME, TLS/SSL, and cryptographic standards.
• Staying updated on industry regulations and standards, ensuring product compliance.
• Acting as IdenTrust's technical champion in standards organizations and influencing standards documents.
• Documenting and mapping policy requirements with internal teams.
• Collaborating with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into stories and technical designs.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting PKI hierarchy and certificate lifecycle issues.
• Monitoring industry trends and emerging threats to inform strategy.

Your Experience and Background include:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in technical product management, ideally in PKI or security domains.
• Strong software engineering background (3+ years).
• Hands-on experience with PKI ecosystems and certificate authority software.
• Familiarity with S/MIME, TLS/SSL, code signing, and Federal PKI frameworks.
• Knowledge of cryptographic standards like post-quantum cryptography is a plus.
• Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, FIPS, HIPAA) and industry bodies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM are a plus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Benefits and annual leave for work-life balance
• Inclusive and vibrant culture
• Career development opportunities
• Be part of a global organization pioneering security solutions

Why apply?

• Empowerment: Work in a flexible, global team, with opportunities to grow and contribute.
• Innovation: Embrace challenges and drive change, with flexible work options.
• Integrity: Be results-oriented, reliable, and authentic in a supportive environment.

The salary range for this role in the US is $135,000 to $145,000, depending on experience and location. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Join HID, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, with 61,000 colleagues worldwide, committed to creating trusted identities and secure access solutions.