PKI Engineer

About the Role

SAIC is seeking a PKI Engineer to join their team. This role involves supporting multiple software projects and providing customer support both on- and off-site, collaborating with local teams and headquarters staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Develop and maintain PKI systems, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Certificate Management: Oversee the lifecycle of digital certificates (issuance, renewal, revocation).
• Provide pre- and post-sales support for PKI software projects.
• Interface with customers to help configure, deploy, and support products.
• Assist customers with integrating software into existing environments and ensure interoperability.
• Troubleshooting: Provide support for PKI-related issues, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve problems.
• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain documentation for PKI processes and procedures, and provide training.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and advancements in PKI and cryptography, recommending improvements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PKI software administration and configuration on Windows and Linux.
• Familiarity with cryptographic protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and S/MIME.
• Familiarity with configuring hardware security modules (HSMs).
• Administrative experience with Apache Tomcat and/or Red Hat JBoss, including troubleshooting TLS issues.
• Knowledge of database configuration/management using Oracle, HSQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux usage and administration in STIG’d environments.
• Working knowledge of current SAIC products is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and two (2) years or more experience; or Masters degree and 0 years related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of PKI and security-related concepts.
• Above average oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain TS/SCI with Poly.