Venafi Engineer (PKI Specialist)

Innova Solutions, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Venafi Engineer (PKI Specialist) for a 12-18 month contract. This onsite role is 5 days a week in Chicago, IL / Denver, CO / Washington, DC, and requires 5+ years in PKI and certificate management.

The candidate will administer Venafi TPP, automate tasks with PowerShell or C#, manage lifecycles, and work with DevOps and security teams across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PKI engineering and certificate lifecycle experience.
• Hands-on Venafi TPP, TLS Protect or similar platforms.
• Automation scripting with PowerShell or C#.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and code signing.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer Venafi TPP processes for provisioning, renewal, revocation.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell or C# to streamline operations.
• Apply Venafi patches/upgrades with testing and documentation.
• Design automated certificate workflows via Venafi APIs.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IAM, Engineering, Deployment and Ops teams.
• Troubleshoot in Windows Server, RHEL/Unix environments.

Skills

PKI engineering

Venafi TPP

Automation scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Windows Server

RHEL/Linux

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Information Security

Tools

PowerShell

C#

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Venafi Engineer (PKI Specialist). Position type: Contract Duration: 12 to 18 months Location: 5 days onsite in Chicago, IL / Denver, CO / Washington, DC.

As a Venafi Engineer (PKI Specialist), you will:

• 5+ years of experience in PKI engineering and certificate lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience with Venafi TPP, TLS Protect, or similar certificate management platforms.
• Experiencein automation scripting (PowerShell or C#).

Description:

• Administer and maintain Venafi TPP processes for certificate provisioning, renewal, and revocation.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell or C# to streamline certificate and Venafi backend operations.
• Apply Venafi patches and upgrades, including testing and documentation with minimal guidance.
• Design and implement automated certificate workflows using Venafi APIs.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IAM, Engineering, Deployment, and Operations teams to support secure integrations and drive design adoption.
• Troubleshoot issues in Windows Server 2022 and RHEL/Unix environments.
• Make engineering decisions and implement technical automation solutions.
• Operate independently and take initiative in a structured environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PKI engineering and certificate lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of encryption technologies (symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, digital signatures, certificate authorities).
• Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell or C#) and clear communication of technical solutions.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with code signing and securing cloud-based applications.
• Extensive experience with PKI, TLS certificate management, and SDLC practices.
• Hands-on experience with Venafi TPP, TLS Protect, or similar certificate management platforms.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server, RHEL/Linux, IIS, and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSH).
• Strong troubleshooting skills on Windows platforms.
• Experience integrating and automating with Venafi APIs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and ambiguity.
• Ability to influence and align teams to a technical vision.
• Selfstarter with strong motivation and curiosity; able to work with minimal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud PKI offerings (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Certifications in PKI, Venafi, or related security technologies.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Experience troubleshooting certificate provisioning issues and managing Venafi configurations.
• Ability to create/update Ansible Tower/AAP/OpenSource playbooks.
• Familiarity with deploying containerized applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.

Pay Range and Benefits:

Pay Range*: $65 - $70 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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