PKI Systems Administrator - active Top Secret required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

PKI Certificate Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

PKI Systems Administrator 

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT 

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

• 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. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The PKI Systems Administrator must have: 

• 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. 

REQUIRED 

• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible 

• Location: Onsite 

• Required: US Citizenship 

• Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE 

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 

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• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals