PKI Systems Engineer

Clearance Level
Top Secret
Category
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

PKI Certificate Management

Public Key Infrastructure

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Operations

REQ#: RQ211689
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

PKI Systems Engineer 

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a PKI Engineer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. 

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT 

As a PKI Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.  

  • Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, ensuring secure and reliable certificate services. 

  • Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and related components. 

  • Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and best practices. 

  • Perform regular audits of the PKI infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PKI and certificate management. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The PKI Engineer must have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.  Experience may be substituted for education. 

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.  

  • Strong understanding of public/private key cryptography and digital certificates. 

  • Hands-on experience in managing certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs). 

  • Experience with PKI tools and technologies. 

  • Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, CRLs). 

  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar). 

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

REQUIRED 

  • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible

  • Location: Onsite 

  • Required: US Citizenship 

  • Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE 

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities 

  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals 

  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off 

  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities

  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace  

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY 

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. 

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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