Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Local Registration Authority (LRA) Technician

Our team in Pensacola, Florida, has an immediate opening for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Local Registration Authority (LRA) Technician to support PKI operational processes within a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment. This position provides certificate registration and enrollment support for users aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships operating worldwide.

The PKI LRA Technician is responsible for coordinating the issuance, enrollment, and revocation of SIPRNET PKI certificates, validating user identities, and ensuring all required documentation is maintained in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), National Security Agency (NSA), and Navy security requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and organizational skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of information assurance, security documentation, and PKI certificate management processes.

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Schedule: Monday to Friday onsite, no remote or hybrid options available.

Clearance: Active Secret

Certification: CompTIA Security or equivalent

Education: High School

Key Responsibilities

• Support PKI registration, enrollment, issuance, and revocation processes for SIPRNET users supporting MSC operations worldwide.
• Assist in appointing and coordinating Trusted Agents (TAs) at various remote command locations to support PKI certificate issuance.
• Verify that Trusted Agents have been formally designated in writing by the appropriate approving authority and have completed all required training.
• Collect, review, verify, and submit subscriber information and documentation required for PKI certificate registration, enrollment, and revocation.
• Coordinate with prospective certificate subscribers and designated Trusted Agents to facilitate the registration process and validate user identities.
• Ensure all PKI registration and certificate management activities are completed in accordance with established security policies and procedures.
• Track, document, organize, and maintain auditable records and supporting documentation in accordance with NSS, NSA, and Navy Central Management of Network Services (NCMS) inspection requirements.
• Maintain and update required Information Assurance (IA) and PKI legal documentation, ensuring all required forms and acknowledgments are properly completed and signed.
• Maintain accurate records of Trusted Agent appointments, training, subscriber registrations, certificate actions, and associated approvals.
• Routinely review MSC and Navy policies, procedures, and regulatory changes that may impact PKI operations and functionality.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and assist in resolving discrepancies to maintain audit readiness.
• Coordinate with NOC personnel, government representatives, and remote command locations to support timely completion of PKI requirements.
• Protect sensitive subscriber information and ensure all registration activities are conducted in accordance with applicable security and privacy requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• CompTIA Security certification or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to review, verify, and maintain sensitive documentation accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including remote command locations and government personnel.
• Ability to follow established security policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic recordkeeping.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations or certificate management.
• Familiarity with Local Registration Authority (LRA) or Trusted Agent (TA) responsibilities.
• Experience with SIPRNET and DoD network environments.
• Knowledge of certificate issuance, enrollment, renewal, and revocation processes.
• Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) policies, security compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience maintaining security documentation and supporting government inspections.
• Knowledge of Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), NSA, or NCMS policies and procedures.
• Previous experience supporting cybersecurity or network operations within a DoD or government contracting environment.
  
  

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $75,000 - $79,000. The anticipated salary for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.

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