PKI Security Admin

GDIT is seeking an experienced PKI Security Admin to join our dynamic team.Responsibilities for this position include:Support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services.Provide guidance and training to key stakeholders on PKI lifecycle management, processes, and procedures.Create reports and documentation using AI and other automation tools.Review complex PKI and certificate-related issues, determine effective solutions, and recommend improvements to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations.Support certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into automation efforts.Supervise the PKI team, develop project requirements for complex and critical applications, provides sound strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff.Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail.What you’ll need to succeed:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required.NOTE: If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.9+ years of relevant experienceStrong knowledge of REST API integration, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP), and Microsoft AD auto-enrollment.Familiarity with technologies such as VCERT, Portable Git, Ansible, and Visual Studio Code.Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including:Certificate Authority AdministrationCertificate Enrollment Web Service & Policy Web ServiceActive Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) monitoringInfrastructure experience in one or more of the following areas: IT or server administration, networking, Active Directory/LDAP, Unix/Linux, virtualization, or access control administration.Strong communication skills with IT customers, developers, and system administrators.Strong experience with certificate management tools, preferably Venafi/CyberArk, Microsoft Certificate Authority, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).Heavy experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues, with an interest in advancing automation and AI-driven solutions.Knowledge of Post Quantum CryptographyPreferred experience includes:Experience with ServiceNow or other Change/Incident/Problem management ticketing technologyIT system administration experience (systems management, networks, firewalls) in an enterprise environmentExperience with user directory technologies for authentication (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)Experience with Microsoft Windows Server configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.Experience with Unix and Linux configuration and troubleshootingExperience with technologies that use TLS/SSL encryption (e.g., F5, Netscaler, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, WebSphere, etc.)Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)Database administration (MSSQL) experiencePreferred training includes:A+NET+SEC+nCSEVenafi/CyberArk Admincertified encryption engineerCCENTCCNASecurity clearance level:Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions).

Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.Location:Morrisville, NCFalls Church, VAEagan, MNRemoteGDIT is your place:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysThe likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.