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Lead PKI Security Engineer

Prudential Financial
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2025
💰 $206,000/yr($138,500/yr$206,000/yr)

About the role

Job Classification:

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.    

Your Team & Role 

Join our dynamic team and lead transformative PKI initiatives that make a meaningful impact on enterprise security. We work on cutting-edge technologies in a high-impact environment, and we're looking for a lead engineer to coach others, solve complex technical challenges, and elevate our enterprise security standards. 

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day   

  • Architect, develop, and manage scalable PKI solutions.

  • Lead certificate lifecycle management strategies and deploy optimized processes.

  • Collaborate with tech leads and product owners to ensure robust security and seamless operations.

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with PKI systems.

  • Lead automation efforts to streamline PKI processes.

  • Mentor junior engineers and partners within the enterprise

  • Deliver seamless PKI integration across various platforms.

  • Monitor and maintain PKI systems to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

  • Act as a subject matter expert in PKI architecture and operations.

  • Participate in on-call rotation

The Skills & Expertise You Bring 

  • Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields  

  • Extensive experience in PKI architecture and certificate lifecycle management tools such as Keyfactor Command, Venafi, EJBCA, Digicert, and HashiCorp Vault.

  • Experience with HSM appliances and cloud KMS services

  • Experience in global systems in on-premise, cloud ecosystems (AWS and Azure), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Proficiency with monitoring tools (Splunk)

  • Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and managing technical teams.

  • Ability to drive innovation and improvements in enterprise security frameworks.

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP) are highly regarded.

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to security challenges.

Why Join Us: 

  • Work on transformative PKI initiatives that make a real impact. 

  • Collaborate with a team of experts in a high-impact environment. 

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package. 

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can 

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you. 

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $138,500.00 to $206,000.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

  • Company-funded pension plan. 

  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. 

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