Junior PKI Network Engineer
Quantico, VA - USA
Job Summary
Leidos Digital Modernization Sectoris seeking aJunior PKI Network Engineerto support staffing for theMarine Corps Cyber Operations Group (MCCOG) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) contract. This position supports senior personnel in providing technicalexpertisefor concept exploration functional and technical requirements development implementation and enhancement ofDoD PKIandUnited States Marine Corps (USMC)capabilities and will work out of Quantico in VA (100% onsite). We expect the position to become available in May 2026.
Responsibilities include:
Assistinmaintaininga technically resilient certificate issuance and revocation status-checking infrastructure for all MCEN networks in support of HSPD-12 requirements
Assistin ensuring Marine Corps PKI implementation requirements areidentifiedand incorporated into the development implementation and support of future DoD PKI architecture
Assistin providing Marine Corps PKI support for assessments of USMC impacts associated with DoD PKI PMO development and implementation activities including use of DoD PKI with mobile devices and DoD-provided non-person entity issuance capabilities
Assistin providing Marine Corps PKI support for issues related to certificates tokens token issuance and infrastructure services
Assistin assessing the impact of planned changes to registration software and hardware on USMC users
Assistin performing user account management and PKI system backupsin accordance withlocal command disaster recovery policies
Assistin troubleshooting and resolving PKI workstation system errors printer issues bulk formatter issues and basic network connectivity issues
Assistin supporting the SIPRNET Token Management System (TMS) and supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN) PKI to help protect Class 3 DoD certificates and networks
Support other tasks as assigned by senior Network Operations contractor personnel
Basic Qualifications:
IAT II certification (ie Security or equivalent/higher)
High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in a related technical field. An Associates or Bachelors degree in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
Active DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain a favorable adjudication on a T5 investigation
Experience using networked computer-based systems and the Microsoft Windows operating system
Experience in PKI operations and maintenance
Ability to work independently anddemonstrateanalytical problem-solving skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Ability to stand walk sit use hands reach climb stairs balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl as
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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Original Posting:
April 9 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $40300.00 - $72850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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