PKI Engineer

Summit Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Engineer (PKIE) to serve as Key Personnel supporting a federal program. The PKIE will provide expertise in the design implementation integration and maintenance of secure PKI systems in compliance with applicable federal processes standards and specifications. The PKIE will serve as the primary technical resource for PKI matters ensuring system security continuity and alignment with evolving federal cybersecurity and PKI policy requirements. This role operates within the contractors operations team while supporting the Program Manager on PKI-related issues. This position will be an on-site role at the designated primary location five (5) days a week unless otherwise agreed upon by the Government. For this instance it will be in Manassas VA. You must have a DoD Top Secret Clearance. This is for a proposal that is in its early stages and this contract has not been awarded yet.

Responsibilities

• Design implement integrate test and operate PKI systems in compliance with federal security standards and program specifications.
• Provide subject matter expertise in PKI system architecture lifecycle support and secure operations.
• Maintain awareness of evolving federal cybersecurity and PKI policies initiatives and compliance mandates and assess their impact on the infrastructure.
• Support the Program Manager in matters related to PKI system operations policy interpretation and risk management.
• Perform troubleshooting upgrades and enhancements to maintain optimal PKI infrastructure performance.
• Provide technical recommendations for improving PKI-related security scalability and interoperability.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure PKI solutions meet mission and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience providing PKI support for full lifecycle IT projects of similar scope scale and complexity.
• Proven experience with PKI infrastructure design implementation and secure operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks and PKI policy standards.
• Strong technical expertise in operating systems networking and security architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in federal contracting environments.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science or a related discipline.
• In lieu of a degree an additional 5 years of relevant PKI support experience may be substituted.
• Current operating system networking and security certifications (examples: Microsoft Linux Cisco CompTIA Security CEH or equivalent).

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a DoD Top Secret Clearance based on contract requirements.

If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position please supply the following to: and please put the job number 6856 in the subject line:

• Updated resume including MM/YYYY for each employer.
• Best times/dates to interview (plus phone # you can best be contacted at).
• Availability to start once given formal offers.

Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.