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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

PKI Systems Engineer

GDIT Washington On-site senior full-time

Salary

$157,250 - $212,750 per year

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Description

PKI Systems Engineer

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a PKI Engineer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

As a PKI Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage PKI systems, ensuring secure and reliable certificate services.
  • Monitor and maintain the health of PKI infrastructure and related components.
  • Develop and enforce PKI policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Perform regular audits of the PKI infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PKI and certificate management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Strong understanding of public/private key cryptography and digital certificates.
  • Hands-on experience in managing certificate authorities (CAs), registration authorities (RAs), and hardware security modules (HSMs).
  • Experience with PKI tools and technologies.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., X.509, TLS/SSL, OCSP, CRLs).
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar).
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
  • Location: Onsite / occasional hybrid allowed
  • Required: US Citizenship
  • Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

Benefits:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750.

Skills

Required

  • PKI Certificate Management
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Operations
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • X.509
  • TLS/SSL
  • OCSP
  • CRLs
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