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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PKI Implementation Engineer - **Company:** Randstad UK - **Location:** Brighton and Hove, UK - **Salary:** £103,740.0 - £104,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Microsoft Azure, Hardware Security Module, High-Level Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, SSL Certificate Management, Computer Network Technologies, Api Management, Servicenow - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5817554597 ## About the Role Are you an experienced Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) professional looking for your next challenge? We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated PKI Engineer for a 6-month contract. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, deploying, and managing certificate lifecycles, working with industry-leading PKI products and cloud identity platforms. If you have a strong background in cryptography, certificate management, and Azure ecosystems, we want to hear from you! Key Requirements (What You Bring) To be successful in this role, you should have hands-on experience and a solid understanding of the following: * Core PKI Expertise: Strong working knowledge of PKI management and concepts, including Certificate Authority (CA) deployment, template creation, and end-to-end certificate lifecycle management. * PKI Products: Proven experience or exposure implementing solutions such as Keyfactor, EJBCA, Auto-enrollment, and Orchestration services. * Microsoft & Azure Ecosystem: Solid understanding of Azure federation, identity synchronization, ADFS, and core networking concepts. Hands-on experience with Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), as well as NDES. * Architecture & Design: Working knowledge of creating high-level architecture design diagrams (a specific focus on PKI architecture is a major plus). * Identity & Access: Familiarity with Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML, and a strong understanding of claims-aware applications. * Systems Administration: Deep understanding of roles and permissions across both Windows and Linux environments. * Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell scripting with the ability to create custom workflows for API integrations. * Hardware & Lifecycle Management: Hands-on experience working with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools., * Protocols: Knowledge and practical experience working with SCEP (Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol), as well as ACME, CMP, and EST protocols. * EJBCA: Advanced knowledge or specialized experience working specifically with EJBCA. * IAM: Broad exposure to Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and technologies. * OS Familiarity: Comfort and familiarity working within Linux/Unix operating systems. * ITSM Tools: Experience utilizing IT Service Management solutions such as ServiceNow or BMC Remedy. ## Related Videos - [Going Beyond Passwords: The Future of User Authentication](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/714-going-beyond-passwords-the-future-of-user-authentication) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [From APIs to MCP: Enterprise Governance, Registry, and Controls](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100336-from-apis-to-mcp-enterprise-governance-registry-and-controls) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [AI in Production: applied AI & enterprise use cases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100130-ai-in-production-applied-ai-enterprise-use-cases) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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