PKI Architect

Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 21 hours ago
Contract Independent
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6 Months
No Travel Required
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • pki

Summary

Job Title: PKI Architect

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 12+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on PKI architecture

Job Overview

 

Key Responsibilities

 
  • Design and architect scalable PKI solutions to support enterprise security requirements
  • Define and enforce certificate policies, key usage standards, and lifecycle management processes
  • Manage root and subordinate Certificate Authorities (CAs), including hardware security modules (HSMs)
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR)
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate PKI into broader security architecture
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements to PKI-related processes and technologies
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams on PKI best practices

Required Skills

 
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols: TLS/SSL, S/MIME, IPsec
  • Certificate formats (X.509) and key management
  • Experience with PKI platforms: Microsoft AD CS, Venafi, DigiCert, Entrust, Keyfactor
  • Familiarity with HSMs, smart cards, and secure key storage solutions
  • Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and PKI integration
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Preferred Skills

 
  • CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific PKI certifications
  • Cloud-based PKI experience: AWS Certificate Manager, Azure Key Vault
  • DevSecOps practices and automation of certificate management

Location & Work Model

 

Sunnyvale, CA — Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

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  • Dice Id: 10113809
  • Position Id: 109519-1090-148110
  • Posted 21 hours ago
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