Senior PKI Architect Design & Implementation Specialist

Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) -OR Equivalent platform, including design, deployment, and troubleshooting of Certificate Authorities (CAs), Online Responders (OCSP), and Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES).
• 3+ years of expertise in certificate lifecycle management (CLM) platforms (e.g., Venafi, AppViewX, Keyfactor) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) (e.g., Thales, nCipher, Utimaco).
• 5+ years of proven track record of successfully delivering complex PKI projects in largescale enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience driving products from concept and ideation through successful launch.
• 5+ years of experience working on a team employing standardized project delivery methods (Agile/Scrum development methods preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in understanding of and working with non-functional requirements.
• 5+ years of experience of working in an enterprise environment.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP
• SANS GIAC (e.g., GSEC, GCWN)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree.

Position Purpose / Scope

This role leads the architecture, design, implementation, and management of enterprise-level Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions. The position ensures high availability, scalability, and security across global BMW Group locations and drives strategic PKI initiatives, including adoption of emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Architects and deploys Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) components, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Online Responders (OCSP), Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES)
• Manages the full certificate lifecycle using advanced Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Develops and implements automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) for PKI operations, certificate issuance, revocation, and monitoring.
• Implements proof of concepts for PKI solutions.
• Provides expert-level (Tier 3) support for complex PKI and Certificate Management incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, DevOps, and IT Security, to integrate PKI solutions into various applications and services.
• Contributes to the overall security architecture, providing expert guidance on cryptographic standards, key management, and secure communication protocols.
• Conducts comprehensive risk assessments for PKI deployments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.
• Creates and maintains high-quality technical documentation, including design specifications, operational procedures, and test plans.
• Conducts research on existing systems and devise solutions that work within those systems.
• Responds to questions regarding PKI and Certificate Management capabilities and requirements.
• Maintains a high-level understanding of the organization's IT-Security processes and requirements.
• Works on the delivery of DevOps User Stories within specified functional area(s).
• Supports the roll-out and operation of global Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Management initiatives within the BMW Group for multiple departments and all BMW global locations.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts