Principal Engineer - PlatSec Cryptographic Trust

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Principal Engineer – PKI/PQC Expert 

F5 BIG-IP Platform Security Team 

Role Overview 

The PKI and Digital Security Engineer leads the design, development, and deployment of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and digital security solutions for F5 enterprise-scale environments. This role ensures seamless integration of certificate management processes while maintaining security and integrity standards across products, applications and cloud environments. As a technical leader, this position plays a key role in enabling secure digital ecosystems while staying ahead of emerging technologies in cryptography and digital security. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and implement PKI, PQC, and digital security solutions to support business needs. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI services into F5 products and applications, focusing on TLS and certificate management. 

• Automate PKI processes, including certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation, to optimize efficiency. 

• Ensure the secure management of TLS certificates and cryptographic operations to maintain the integrity and reliability of systems. 

• Deliver PKI services within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) and oversee their scalability and performance. 

• Provide expert technical guidance in designing PKI architectures with considerations for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) concerns. 

• Act as a trusted advisor for PKI-related aspects in negotiations and interactions with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Continuously monitor the performance of PKI systems to ensure availability, fault tolerance, and resilience. 

• Stay updated on advancements in PKI, PQC, and digital security technologies, incorporating emerging trends into solutions. 

Required Qualifications 

Experience 

• PKI Implementation: 8+ years of experience designing, deploying, and securing PKI systems, including certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation), TLS integrations, and cryptographic operations. 

• Cloud Security Expertise: Hands-on expertise delivering PKI solutions in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) and maintaining security within hybrid architectures. 

• Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC): Proven track record of transitioning systems to post-quantum cryptography standards and implementing advanced cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECC, la