Job#: 3032060 Job Description: PKI Ops Engineer
Client: Banking
Location: Multiple Locations
(Hybrid / Remote)Employment Type: 12+ month Contract
Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour W2
Role Overview
We are seeking hands-on, execution-oriented engineers with strong Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals and scripting ability. The role involves supporting and improving operational processes in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will balance technical capability with effective communication and documentation skills, contributing to the team's goal of increased automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and execute daily work through a Jira ticketing system, including request intake and validation.
- Execute certificate-related tasks using manual processes through application UIs and assisted scripting with PowerShell or Python.
- Troubleshoot failed scripts to understand and resolve issues in the execution flow.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure process alignment.
- Contribute to the improvement and documentation of operational processes.
- Work to reduce manual tasks by identifying opportunities for and implementing increased scripting and automation.
- Read and interpret technical documentation independently.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills:- Strong understanding of PKI concepts, including certificate structure, lifecycle, Extended Key Usages (EKUs), and validation criteria.
- Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python, including the ability to modify and execute scripts with correct inputs.
- Experience with REST APIs, including authentication methods (token-based, certificate-based) and programmatic credential retrieval.
- Familiarity with Jira for ticketing/workflow management and Confluence for documentation.
- Experience with Active Directory, including nested permissions and logical access models.
Experience:- Proven background in an operational PKI support role with hands-on responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and understand the backend processes behind scripts.
- Experience in identifying manual processes, breaking them into logical steps, and converting them into scriptable workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment is considered beneficial.
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction, documentation, and providing guidance.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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