PKI Security Engineer (Aws & Cybersecurity)

Artech LLCAtlanta, GA

$62 - $68 / hour

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Overview

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$62-$68/hour

Job Description

Request ID: 100954-1 Title: PKI Security Engineer (AWS & Cybersecurity) Locations: Atlanta, GADuration: 06+ Months with Possible Extension. Pay Range: $62-68/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive) We are seeking a Senior PKI Security Engineer with deep expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), AWS security services, and enterprise certificate lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will design, implement, administer, and support secure PKI environments while driving automation, cloud security, and compliance initiatives.

This role requires hands-on experience with AWS PKI services, Client PKI, Venafi integration, IBM Mainframe encryption technologies, certificate authority (CA) management, HSMs, and scripting for automation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen enterprise security architecture and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Develop and execute PKI strategies aligned with business objectives and security policies.
Manage certificate lifecycle, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation.
Configure and support Certificate Authorities (CA) in compliance with Federal PKI (FPKI) standards.
Design and implement AWS-based PKI solutions using:
- AWS KMS
- AWS CloudHSM
- AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)
- AWS Secrets Manager
- AWS CloudTrail
- Amazon CloudFront
Integrate Venafi with Client PKI and public Certificate Authorities.
Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, YAML, JSON, and Batch scripting.
Support PKI-enabled applications, web servers, and secure communication protocols including SSL/TLS, HTTPS, and LDAPs.
Design and implement Hardware Security Module (HSM) solutions.
Support IBM Mainframe encryption technologies including:
- TKE
- UKO
- SGKLM
Review, troubleshoot, patch, and enhance Red Hat Certificate System components.
Perform PKI troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Conduct technical research and recommend cloud security best practices.
Implement identity management, authentication, authorization, and certificate governance solutions.
Support IT contingency planning and disaster recovery initiatives.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to implement secure enterprise solutions.
Maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security and PKI Engineering.
Strong experience designing and managing enterprise PKI environments.
Hands-on experience with AWS security services including:
- AWS KMS
- CloudHSM
- AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)
- Secrets Manager
- CloudTrail
- CloudFront
Experience with Client PKI technologies.
Strong knowledge of:
- Certificate Authorities (CA)
- SSL/TLS
- HTTPS
- LDAPs
- X.509 Certificates
Experience with Venafi certificate lifecycle management.
Strong scripting skills using:
- PowerShell
- Python
- JSON
- YAML
- Batch
Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM).
Experience with Linux and Windows Server administration.
Experience supporting Red Hat Certificate System.
Experience with OSI Layer 2 7 security concepts.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IBM Mainframe encryption technologies:
- TKE
- UKO
- SGKLM
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Knowledge of:
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Identity Governance
- HSPD-12 compliance
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Experience developing IT Contingency Plans.
Cloud security architecture experience.
Experience in DevOps automation.

Preferred Certifications

CISSP
CISM
AWS Certified Security Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Other Cyber Security certifications

Required Technical Skills

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
AWS Security
AWS KMS
AWS CloudHSM
AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)
AWS Secrets Manager
AWS CloudTrail
Amazon CloudFront
Client PKI
Venafi
Certificate Authority (CA)
Certificate Lifecycle Management
SSL/TLS
HTTPS
LDAP
HSM
PowerShell
Python
YAML
JSON
Batch Scripting
Windows Server
Linux
Red Hat Certificate System
Cyber Security
DevOps Automation

Nice-to-Have Skills

IBM Mainframe Security
TKE
UKO
SGKLM
Identity Management
IAM
FPKI Compliance
HSPD-12
Cloud Security Architecture
Disaster Recovery
IT Contingency Planning
Agile

Company Benefits & Culture

Inclusive and diverse work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

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