PKI Technical SME

Job#: 3017591

Job Description:

Position: PKI Technical SME

Large Banking Client

Location: Remote

Duration: 6+ month contract; Strong potential for extension

Overview

Our client in the banking domain is seeking a hands-on Technical SME with strong certificate management experience to support testing and migration activities within a Crypto Management modernization program. This role is execution-focused and will play a critical part in stabilizing delivery by owning testing design, driving execution, and maintaining day-to-day oversight of migration activities across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and guide technical testing for certificate management and migration use cases

Own end-to-end testing preparation and execution in partnership with platform and infrastructure teams

Drive and maintain detailed certificate migration tracking, dependencies, and status

Work directly with engineering and platform teams to unblock issues and keep delivery moving

Produce clear, actionable artifacts and updates to support decisions and timeline management

Desired Profile:

Strong execution and delivery discipline with comfort owning workstreams end to end

Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to drive follow-ups and resolve blockers

Not a coordination-only role; this position requires technical depth and hands-on involvement

Must-Have Requirements:

3-5 years of experience

Strong, hands-on experience with certificate management and PKI-related workflows

Technical background sufficient to guide and validate testing efforts (not advisory-only)

Experience working directly with infrastructure, security, or platform teams

Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

Hands-on experience managing certificate management lifecycle processes

Experience in design and operation of PKI

Self-accountable and autonomous, given clear direction

Capable of communicating technical requirements with business and application owners

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience automating certificate lifecycle processes, especially with KeyFactor Command

Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly preferred, but is not required

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.