PKI Engineer

Information Security Corporation, an SAIC company is seeking a PKI Engineer to join our team in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The successful candidate will be involved in supporting multiple software projects and provide off- and on-site customer support, while working closely with the local support/sales/R&D teams as well as headquarters staff in Oak Park, IL., * Design and Implementation: Develop and maintain PKI systems, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to support secure communications.

• Certificate Management: Oversee the lifecycle of digital certificates, including issuance, renewal, and revocation, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Provide pre- and post-sales support for multiple PKI software projects via phone/email/web/onsite as needed.
• Regularly interface with customers to help them configure, deploy, and support ISC products.
• Aid customers attempting to integrate ISC software into existing environments and help ensure interoperability with third-party software/devices.
• Troubleshooting: Provide support for PKI-related issues, troubleshooting incidents, and resolving problems related to certificate management and PKI infrastructure.
• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for PKI processes and procedures, and provide training to IT staff and end-users on PKI-related topics.
• Stay Updated: Keep informed about emerging threats and advancements in PKI and cryptography, recommending improvements to enhance the security and efficiency of PKI systems.

• Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
• In-depth knowledge of PKI and security-related concepts, with significant experience in the administration and configuration of PKI software on Windows and Linux.
• Familiarity with cryptographic protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and S/MIME.
• Above average oral and written communications skills with a demonstrated aptitude for communicating effectively with fellow employees and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and troubleshoot hardware and software bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with configuring hardware security modules (HSMs).
• Admin experience with Apache Tomcat and/or Red Hat JBoss including experience troubleshooting TLS issues.
• Knowledge of database configuration/management using Oracle, HSQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux usage and administration in STIG’d environments.
• Working knowledge of current ISC products would be a definite plus!
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.