PKI Security Admin (Senior Level/SME)

PKI Security Admin (Senior Level/SME).

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $120,000-$190,000

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in computers or other IT, Security related major; or equivalent experience

Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active government security clearance or eligible to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Experience Years: 9 years’ relevant experience

• Support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services.
• Provide guidance and training to key stakeholders on PKI lifecycle management, processes, and procedures.
• Create reports and documentation using AI and other automation tools.
• Review complex PKI and certificate-related issues, determine effective solutions, and recommend improvements to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations.
• Support certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into automation efforts.
• Supervise the PKI team, develop project requirements for complex and critical applications, provides sound strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff
• Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of REST API integration, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP), and Microsoft AD auto-enrollment.
• Familiarity with technologies such as VCERT, Portable Git, Ansible, and Visual Studio Code.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
• Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including:
• Certificate Authority Administration
• Certificate Enrollment Web Service & Policy Web Service
• Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) monitoring
• Infrastructure experience in one or more of the following areas: IT or server administration, networking, Active Directory/LDAP, Unix/Linux, virtualization, or access control administration.
• Strong communication skills with IT customers, developers, and system administrators.
• Strong experience with certificate management tools, preferably Venafi/CyberArk, Microsoft Certificate Authority, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Heavy experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues, with an interest in advancing automation and AI-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography

Desired Skills:

• Experience with ServiceNow or other Change/Incident/Problem management ticketing technology
• IT system administration experience (systems management, networks, firewalls) in an enterprise environment
• Experience with user directory technologies for authentication (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Unix and Linux configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience with technologies that use TLS/SSL encryption (e.g., F5, Netscaler, IIS, Apache, WebLogic, WebSphere, etc.)
• Proficiency with server virtualization technologies (VMWare, HyperV)
• Database administration (MSSQL) experience

Desired Training:

A , NET , SEC , nCSE, Venafi/CyberArk Admin, certified encryption engineer, CCENT, CCNA

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.