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DTCC

Lead PKI Security Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

Being a member of CISO team, as a Lead PKI Engineer, you will significantly contribute to the advancement of our Public Key Infrastructure. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and ...

Electrosoft

PKI Cybersecurity Lead

Quantico, VA · On-site

While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and ... The PKI Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and ...

DTCC

Lead PKI Security Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

Being a member of CISO team, as a Lead PKI Engineer, you will significantly contribute to the advancement of our Public Key Infrastructure. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and ...

MetroStar

$147K - $184K/yr

As a Sr. PKI Engineer I , you'll work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team providing your expertise to deliver solutions within the highest levels of the federal government. We know ...

matchpoint solutions

PKI Engineer

Plano, TX

This is a crucial requirement related to the development of the overall PKI approach, design, architecture and build-out of the PKI infrastructure adhering to the regional requirements and global ...

Electrosoft

PKI Cybersecurity Lead

Quantico, VA

Manage a team of PKI engineers, Registration Authority personnel, and contractors, providing guidance and mentorship. * Coordinate with security, network, and identity management teams to ensure ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

$86K - $198K/yr

PKI Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: You know that the user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It's where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

PKI Engineer, Senior

Laurel, MD · On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

Fort Huachuca, Arizona, USA PKI Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: You know that the user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It's where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

PKI Engineer, Senior

Laurel, MD · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

PKI Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: You know that the user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It's where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against ...

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How much do pki developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for pki developer in the United States is $129,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PKI Developer?

A PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Developer is a software engineer who designs, implements, and maintains cryptographic systems that manage digital certificates and public-key encryption. They work with protocols and tools that ensure secure data exchange and authentication across networks. PKI Developers typically integrate security solutions into applications, manage certificate authorities, and enforce security policies. Their role is crucial in industries that require secure communications, such as finance, healthcare, and government.

What are typical challenges a PKI Developer faces when implementing certificate management solutions in large organizations?

PKI Developers often encounter challenges such as integrating certificate management with legacy systems, ensuring interoperability across diverse platforms, and maintaining high levels of security while automating certificate issuance and renewal. Additionally, they must address user training and awareness to prevent misuse of digital certificates and navigate compliance requirements like auditing and reporting. Collaboration with IT security, network teams, and application owners is crucial to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing support of PKI infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PKI Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PKI Developer, you need a strong background in cryptography, computer science, and secure software development, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) tools, certificate authorities, security protocols, and familiarity with platforms like OpenSSL or Microsoft CA is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills are important to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness of digital communications and data across organizations.
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PKI Engineer - Active TS/SCI With CI Poly

PKI Engineer - Active TS/SCI With CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PKI Engineer/IAM Engineer to support enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM), PKI, and Zero Trust initiatives. In this role, you will design, implement, automate, and maintain secure identity and cryptographic infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprise environments.

You will work closely with stakeholders, security teams, and infrastructure engineers to support authentication, authorization, certificate management, and credential lifecycle processes. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration skills, deep understanding of certificate lifecycle management, and experience building secure PKI solutions in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise PKI environments
  • Administer and support Linux-based systems hosting PKI services and related infrastructure
  • Manage certificate lifecycle operations including issuance, renewal, revocation, validation, and expiration monitoring
  • Develop and maintain automation for certificate deployment and lifecycle management using Ansible and Bash scripting
  • Configure and manage LDAP integrations and directory services related to PKI environments
  • Define and maintain policies, standards, and operational procedures
  • Troubleshoot PKI-related issues involving certificates, trust chains, TLS/SSL configurations, and cryptographic services
  • Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and best practices
  • Implement monitoring, auditing, backup, and disaster recovery procedures for PKI systems
  • Support asymmetric cryptography implementations and secure communications across enterprise platforms
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational playbooks

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in PKI engineering, infrastructure security, or systems administration
  • 8570/8140 Certification
  • Strong Linux system administration experience
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
    • Certificate Authority design, setup, and operations
    • LDAP administration and integrations
    • Ansible automation
    • Bash scripting
  • Experience with certificate lifecycle management and automation
  • Knowledge of certificate policies, certificate profiles, and certificate contents/extensions
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Asymmetric cryptography concepts
    • TLS/SSL certificates and trust models
    • Linux security principles and system hardening
  • Experience troubleshooting certificate and authentication-related issues in enterprise environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
  • Familiarity with ACME protocol and automated certificate enrollment solutions
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks and security standards related to cryptography and certificate management
  • Experience with DevOps or Infrastructure-as-Code practices
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Familiarity with enterprise identity and access management solutions

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

  • Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
  • 401k Contribution from Day 1
  • PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.