What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal PKI & MMS Administrator position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support
At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a Principal PKI & MMS Administrator, you'll play a critical role in supporting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Mobile Management System (MMS) operations for a large government enterprise contract, serving the customer. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical identity and mobile device management initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure access and mobility in regulated environments.
As a senior PKI & MMS administrator, you'll be responsible for providing ongoing PKI token support to existing users, issuing certificates and tokens to new personnel, and assisting in the development and drafting of PKI policies and procedures. You'll integrate PKI with MMS for mobile device enrollment, configuration profiles, and secure token deployment, ensuring end-to-end protection for government-issued devices. Your expertise will help drive seamless integration, compliance, and secure identity and mobile device management.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, including the development of PKI/MMS solutions that support mission-critical initiatives. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal regulations and ITIL practices, monitor PKI and MMS infrastructure for anomalies, and generate reports on credential usage and device compliance. If you're passionate about PKI, MMS, and identity management, and have a strong track record of delivering results, we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 years of experience in PKI and MMS administration, with hands-on expertise supporting certificate/token issuance, user support, mobile device management, and policy development in government or large enterprise environments
- Proven track record managing PKI systems (e.g., Microsoft CA, Entrust) and MMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft Intune, AirWatch) for secure credential and device lifecycle in regulated settings
- Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
- Strong knowledge of federal PKI/MMS standards (e.g., NIST 800-57, FISMA, NIST 800-124) and ITIL practices for service security and configuration management
- Proficiency in PKI/MMS tools (e.g., OpenSSL, Keytool for PKI; MDM consoles for MMS) and identity/mobile management platforms
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for user support and policy collaboration
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification
- CompTIA Security certification
- Experience supporting DoD or large federal PKI/MMS deployments, including token management (e.g., CAC/PIV) and mobile device compliance in 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/MMS 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: $94728 - $161038
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 : $94,728 - $161,038