What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal PKI Administrator position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal PKI Administrator, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
As a Principal PKI Administrator, you'll provide ongoing support to existing users with certificates and tokens, issue certificates and tokens to new personnel, and assist in developing and drafting PKI policies and procedures. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include troubleshooting, revocation, renewal, and recovery processes to maintain secure access and minimize disruptions.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI solutions with enterprise systems, monitor PKI infrastructure for anomalies, and generate reports on certificate usage, expiration trends, and policy adherence. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Huntsville, AL.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6 years of experience in PKI administration, with hands-on expertise supporting certificate/token issuance, user support, and policy development in government or large enterprise environments
- Proven track record managing PKI systems (e.g., Microsoft CA, Entrust) for secure credential lifecycle in regulated settings
- Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
- Strong knowledge of federal PKI standards (e.g., NIST 800-57, FISMA) and ITIL practices for service security and configuration management
- Proficiency in PKI tools (e.g., OpenSSL, Keytool) and identity management platforms
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for user support and policy collaboration
- Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- CompTIA Security certification
- CompTIA Network certification
- Experience supporting DoD or large federal PKI deployments, including token management (e.g., CAC/PIV) and multi-domain environments
- ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with focus on service asset and configuration management
- Background in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for PKI automation and auditing
- Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Salary : $70,735 - $120,250