Sr. PKI Engineer

Description
PKI Engineer to design, implement, and operate enterprise-grade Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services with a strong focus on Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Active Directory (AD) integration. Handson implementation and integration knowledge of certificate lifecycle management, CA hierarchy governance, enrollment automation, HSM-backed key protection, CA backup restore, migration and integration with platforms such as Windows Server, Linux, network/security devices, cloud providers, MDM/EPP, and zero-trust tooling. Subject matter expert for cryptographic standards, certificate-based authentication, and PKI security controls across the organization.
Required experience:
1. ADCS (Active Directory Certificate Services)
2. Integrate PKI with Active Directory (AD forests/domains, ADCS, AIA/CDP locations, GPOs)
3. Deploy, Configure, Implement, Install,
Architecture & Design
Design and maintain enterprise PKI architectures (Root CA, Policy CA, Issuing CA) with offline/air gapped roots, secure key ceremonies, key usage, and issuance workflows and robust CRL/OCSP distribution.
Engineer solutions for mutual TLS, 802.1X (wired/wireless/VPN), device identity, code signing, S/MIME, BitLocker, and disk/volume encryption certs.
Key sizes, algorithms (RSA, ECC and PQC) encryption and hashing.
Implement HSM-backed key storage for CAs and code signing; lead key ceremonies, disaster recovery designs.
Operations & Automation
Own certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation) including automation via Intune, GPO/Autoenrollment, SCEP/NDES, ACME, or MDM connectors.
Manage CRL/OCSP publication, monitoring, and availability, design highly available, geo-distributed revocation endpoints.
Implement scripting/automation (PowerShell, APIs) for bulk issuance, inventory, renewal, and drift detection. Enabling separation of duties for secure operation of PKI infrastructure
CA backup, restore renewal and migration strategy
Security & Compliance
Apply strong key management practices (FIPS 140-2/140-3), certificate assurance levels, and secure CA hardening baselines.
Regularly perform PKI risk assessments, access reviews, and control testing (e.g., template permissions, EKU misuse, issuance constraints).
Lead root cause analysis and incident response for certificate/PKI-related outages or security events.
Maintain alignment with NIST, CAB Forum, Microsoft Security Baselines, and internal compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001) as applicable.
Skills
ADCS, Active Directory Certification Services, PKI, Automation, Active directory
Top Skills Details
ADCS,Active Directory Certification Services,PKI
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years in Security Engineering/Identity Infrastructure, including 5+ years hands-on with Microsoft AD CS and enterprise Active Directory with managing CA infra
Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating multi-tier Microsoft PKI (offline root, issuing CAs) in large/complex environments.
Deep knowledge of X.509, CRL/OCSP, EKU/KU, SANs, key algorithms and sizes (RSA/ECC), hashing (SHA-2), and certificate validation paths.
Strong PowerShell and Windows Server administration; GPOs, autoenrollment, templates, AIA/CDP configuration.
Experience with 802.1X/EAP-TLS, TLS/mTLS, VPN auth, and device/user certificate issuance at scale.
HSM experience (e.g., nCipher/Entrust/Thales) for CA key management.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.
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