PKI Systems Engineer

PKI Systems Engineer

Description

The Enterprise & Mission Solution Business Unit currently has an opening for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer to support the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) PKI program. This program provides transparent security services in support of the Department’s goals to secure communications among Department staff and systems. The position falls under the "Vanguard 2.2.1" contract.

This is a senior-level PKI engineering position within the Vanguard 2.2.1 program’s Enterprise Engineering Office (EEO), providing PKI engineering and integration support, administering, maintaining, and deploying various PKI systems based on Entrust solutions, onsite at the various DoS Datacenters and at certain selected DoS domestic and overseas locations. The preferred candidate must possess strong skills in designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining PKI systems. Additionally the preferred candidate should have some experience in providing tier-3 level support in large enterprises.

This role requires at least 4 days/week onsite in Springfield, VA.

Description of Duties:

Providing PKI engineering support in the operation of a number of PKI systems deployed at the Department of State.

Manage and maintain enclaved server hardware, storage, switches, server operating systems, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).

Directly working with customer to analyze requirements and then deploy security related solutions to meet those requirements.

Providing problem analysis following any service issues to prevent recurrence

Performing product evaluations and making product recommendations

Identifying security risks to systems and suggest mitigations

Developing test cases for software/hardware testing and developing test evaluation reports for stakeholders.

Developing and updating systems documentation (e.g., ConOps, Operating procedures, systems architecture documents)

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of relevant work experience; Master's degree and 7+ years of relevant work experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.

Excellent MS-Windows Server administration & maintenance

Familiarity with PKIs and related technologies (LDAP directories, HSMs, OCSP) and security practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Working knowledge of Entrust suite of PKI products (Security Manager, Administration Services, Security Manager Proxy) especially in a government setting.

Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

Experience with directory products (LDAP), such as Critical Path or Active Directory

CISSP, Security+, or similar certification

Network device configuration – Cisco and Juniper firewalls and switches

Network infrastructure diagnostics (TCP/IP general networking knowledge, network monitoring tools)

Virtualization technologies (ESX/ESXi)

Working knowledge of External storage solutions

Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Required Clearance:

US Citizenship.

Ability to obtain top secret clearance. Must obtain interim top secret prior to starting work.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:

Working knowledge of Entrust suite of PKI products (Security Manager, Administration Services, Security Manager Proxy) especially in a government setting.

Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

Experience with directory products (LDAP), such as Critical Path or Active Directory

CISSP, Security+, or similar certification

Network device configuration – Cisco and Juniper firewalls and switches

Network infrastructure diagnostics (TCP/IP general networking knowledge, network monitoring tools)

Virtualization technologies (ESX/ESXi)

Working knowledge of External storage solutions

Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.