Job Description
Join a Leading Team of PKI Architects - MUST BE DV CLEARED
Are you an experienced PKI Architect with a strong background in cryptography and secure network services? Do you have the expertise to design, implement, and manage high-assurance PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team, working on cutting-edge security solutions from initial design to full-scale deployment.
Your Role & Responsibilities
* Lead PKI solution design and architecture, ensuring compliance with security and cryptographic standards.
* Provide technical expertise in MS Certificate Management Services, including:
o Certification Authority (CA)
o Online Responder Services
o Network Device Enrollment (NDES) Services
o Certificate Enrollment Web Services (CEP/CES)
o Active Directory Domain Services and certificate management solutions
* Oversee SSL certificate management, leveraging tools such as OpenSSL and Certutil.
* Work with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management Server (KMS) technologies, with direct experience in Thales HSM platforms being highly desirable.
* Develop cloud-based PKI solutions, integrating security best practices within Azure or AWS environments.
* Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD & LLD) for PKI and cryptographic security solutions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security architects, network engineers, and cloud specialists, to implement end-to-end security strategies.
* Ensure PKI governance and compliance with industry-leading security frameworks.
Key Skills & Experience Required
* Extensive experience in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
* Strong background in MS Certificate Management Services and SSL certificate management.
* Hands-on experience with HSM technology, ideally Thales HSM platforms.
* Deep understanding of PKI management within cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS.
* Proven expertise in cryptographic standards, protocols, and key management solutions.
* Experience in high-assurance environments, delivering secure solutions for Defence and Government clients.
* Ability to develop technical documentation and contribute to HLD and LLD documentation.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex PKI and cryptography-related issues.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with security teams, architects, and government agencies.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a PKI Architect to work on critical national security projects, driving the future of secure digital identity and cryptography.
Apply today and become a key part of this high-impact cybersecurity initiative!