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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PKI Certificate Authority Engineer I - Secret Clearance - **Company:** V2X Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Databases, Multi-Factor Authentication, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Hardware Security Module, Internet Information Services (IIS), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Key Management, Windows Servers, Microsoft Cluster Server, NIPRNet, Public Key Infrastructure, RSA (Cryptosystem), Smart Cards, Software Engineering, Web Services, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Management, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9020320/pki-certificate-authority-engineer-i-secret-clearance ## About the Role + Requires an active Secret Clearance * Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field. + This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01M. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification. + The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows: * BASELINE: + Cisco: CCNP Security + CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner + GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender + GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler + ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor + ISC2: CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional + ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional * COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE): + Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert + Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate + Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate + Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert + Microsoft: MCSA: Cloud Platform + Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012 + Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016 + Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure + Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure + Microsoft: MCSE: Data Management and Analytics + Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert + Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012 * Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience. + At least five (5) years of practical experience working with: o MS Active Directory Domain Services o MS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) o Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) o Cryptography Standards o Managing keystores (JKS, JCEKS, PKCS #12) o Windows MSCS) and trust stores o Hardware security modules (HSM's) o Key management services (KMS) o Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) o Two-factor authentication: # RSA, Smartcards (CAC). # Understanding of FIPS 140-2 compliance and Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). + Experience with a customer service-oriented company. * Skills & Technology Used: + Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment, assess networking requirements and provide solutions, and make accurate and independent decisions under pressure. + Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. + Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment and to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously. + MS Active Directory Domain Services. + MS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). + Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). + Cryptography Standards. + JKS, JCEKS, PKCS #12, Windows MSCS. ## Description The PKI Certificate Authority Engineer is required to be certified at the expert level in multiple disciplines of systems and security (e.g. MCSE & CISSP). The engineer provides expert level engineering support for all Public Key Infrastructure services. A PKI Certificate Authority Engineer supports Enterprise-class infrastructure in the RCC-SWA by providing optimization, administration, and technical documentation of all Public Key Infrastructure systems. The engineer shall perform discovery, analysis, monitoring, and management of all digital certificates deployed by the Certificate Authority (CA). The position will collaborate with system owners and serve as the primary support entity for problem escalation, reporting directly to the section team lead. Broad knowledge and expert level hands-on experience in a large Enterprise are essential for success in this role. Program: OMDAC-SWACA This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program! You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country to include but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver's license in order to be qualified for this position. Responsibilities * Operate and maintain Certificate Authority Servers but not limited to databases and Hardware Security Module on NIPR, SIPR and Coalition enclaves. * Manage the CA life cycle, including generation, revocation, expiry, and updating to determine where each certificate is installed. * Troubleshoot Active Directory Certificate Services, HSMs, Certificate Enrollment Web Services, Certificate Enrollment Policy Web Service, and Internet Information Services (IIS). * Aid with defining and developing the strategic plan for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and assist with the implementation of PKI and other certificate related technologies. * Create and maintain system documentation for certificate-based technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps. * Improve existing processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation. * Performs other duties and assignments as required. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)