PKI Security Engineer

Senior PKI Security Engineer
Atlanta GA Hybrid
Long Term
Contract

Security professionals with extensive hands-on experience on PKI technology and market trends, assess the impact of emerging security threats on the enterprise risk level, recommend technology direction and/or adjustments to incorporate in the business plans. Consults with other members of team, client, and end users to identify PKI requirements and develop requirements documentation.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• High performing and self-motivated, extensive professional experience in designing, implementing and managing PKI and security solutions.
• Solid understanding of PKI concepts and security properties.
• Support PKI-based products (including Web servers and certification authorities) and Common PKI-based protocols (including SSL and TLS, HTTPs, or LDAPs).
• Experience with certificate authority (CA) implementation in compliance with the Federal PKI (FPKI) Common Policy Authority.
• Review, patch, the Red Hat Certificate System source code for defects.
• Develop Red Hat Certificate System source code to implement new capability.
• Strong expertise in PKI Engineering Support and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HSM design and implementation.
• Working knowledge with OSI layer 2-7 security tactics and different kinds of attacks.
• Demonstrated abilities in working with team to deliver projects to clients within specified timeframe and as per specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and mature Delta s PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) program, including strategy, governance, implementation, operations and continuous alignment with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with system owners, business teams, and IT stakeholders in strategic discussions to provide best in class PKI security strategy and industry guidance to maximize long-term business objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS DETAIL

• Good working experience with scripting platforms (PowerShell, Batch, Json, Python, YAML, etc)
• Expert in PKI design, implementation, administration, and provisioning in AWS. Extensive experience in AWS PKI services: KMS, CloudHSM, ACM, CloudFront, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail
• Experience with PKI-based products (including Web servers and certification authorities) and Common PKI-based protocols (including SSL and TLS, HTTPs, or LDAPs).
• A solid understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including technology, standards, and implementations, with experience managing, configuring, or supporting a PKI certificate authority
• Experience with certificate authority (CA) implementation in compliance with the Federal PKI (FPKI) Common Policy Authority.
• Conduct technical research and set cloud security direction and strategy
• Experience in automating certificate renewal and certificate life cycle management.
• Experience with Microsoft's PKI Technologies and latest Windows and Linux server platforms.
• Experience with integration of Venafi with Microsoft PKI Technologies and Public PKI Providers.
• Experience on IBM Mainframe platforms Encryption (TKE, UKO, SGKLM, etc).
• Experience in areas such as identity management, provisioning, authentication, authorization, certification/governance, monitoring along, including HSPD-12 compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing IT Contingency Plans.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Keen diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS (PREFERRED)

• Bachelor s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in PKI, Venafi, digital certificates management, IBM-Mainframe, Scripting and Information Security domains.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Preferred one or more certifications: CISSP, AWS Cloud Certificates, CISM or other Cyber Security related certification.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, testing, evaluation, implementation, support, management, and deployment of security systems/devices used to safeguard the organization s information assets. Also responsible for analyzing the information security environment and assisting with the development of security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. '-Works with the technical team to recover data after a security breach. -Configures and installs firewalls and intrusion detection systems. -Develops automation scripts to handle and track incidents. -Investigates intrusion incidents, conducts forensic investigations, and mounts incident responses. -Delivers technical reports and formal papers on test findings. -Installs firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures. -Maintains access by providing information, resources, and technical support. -Ensures authorized access by investigating improper access; revoking access; reporting violations; monitoring information requests by new programming; recommending improvements. -Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. -Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed. '-Builds, deploys, and tracks security measurements for computer systems and networks. -Mitigates security vulnerabilities by implementing applicable solutions and tools. -Performs vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments. -Collaborates with colleagues on authentication, authorization, and encryption solutions. -Tests security solutions using industry standard analysis criteria. -Responds to information security issues during each stage of a project s lifecycle. -Performs risk assessments and testing of data processing systems. -Establishes system controls by developing framework for controls and levels of access, recommending improvements

-Establishes computer and terminal physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures; coordinates with facilities security; recommends improvements. -Safeguards computer files by performing regular backups; developing procedures for source code management and disaster preparedness; recommends improvements. '-Determines the sensitivity of the data in order to recommend the appropriate security needs. -Develops proposals for and consider cost effective equipment options to satisfy security needs. -Communicates with the technical team, management team and users companywide if data security is breached. -Designs infrastructure to alert the technical team of detected vulnerabilities. -Evaluates new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities. -Supervises changes in software, hardware, facilities, telecommunications, and user needs. -Defines, implements, and maintains corporate security policies. -Analyzes and advises on new security technologies and program conformance. -Creates, tests, and implements network disaster recovery plans. -Recommends security enhancements and purchases. -Trains staff on network and information security procedures. -Develops security awareness by providing orientation, educational programs, and on-going communication. -Recommends modifications in legal, technical, and regulatory areas that affect IT security.

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CYBER SPHERE LLC