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PKI Systems Administrator

GDIT Washington, DC On-site senior full-time

Salary

$119,000 - $161,000 per year

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Description

Join GDIT as a PKI Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

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

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, maintain, and monitor all PKI systems and infrastructure.
  • Administer and manage digital certificates, including issuance, renewal, and revocation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve PKI-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Develop and enforce PKI-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Conduct periodic audits of the PKI environment to ensure reliability and effectiveness.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of PKI configuration, processes, and workflows.

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.

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

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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