Role Description We are seeking a hands-on PKI Engineer to provide day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management of our enterprise PKI services. This role ensures the integrity, availability, and compliance of cryptographic services that underpin PIV badge issuance and validation, YubiKey authentication, SSL/TLS certificate management, and Entrust Certificate Authority (CA) platforms. Key Responsibilities - Operations & Maintenance - Operate and maintain enterprise PKI components: root and issuing CAs, Registration Authorities, OCSP responders, CRL distribution points, and associated directory services (e.g., AD/LDAP). - Perform routine health checks, capacity planning, patching, and disaster recovery testing for PKI infrastructure. - Monitor certificate lifecycles (issuance, renewal, revocation) and SLAs; resolve certificate-related incidents and service requests. - Administer and support Entrust PKI platforms (e.g., Security Manager/CA), including policy configuration, profiles, and integration with downstream systems. - Manage SSL/TLS for internal and external services (web apps, APIs, load balancers, proxies), including naming, SAN management, cipher suite alignment, and automated renewals (e.g., ACME/EST/SCEP). - Support PIV credential operations (card issuance, certificate personalization, revocation, and validation services) and YubiKey lifecycle tasks (enrollment, attestation, firmware considerations, and policy profiles). - Security, Compliance & Governance - Enforce PKI policy (CP/CPS), key management procedures, and secure key ceremonies aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements (e.g., FIPS 140-2/3 for HSMs, FIPS 201 for PIV, NIST guidance). - Maintain comprehensive documentation: system runbooks, SOPs, CP/CPS updates, architectural diagrams, data flows, and audit artifacts. - Partner with Audit/Compliance to support assessments, evidence collection, control testing, and remediation (e.g., NIST 800-53 control families, certificate governance). - Implement segmentation and access controls for PKI components; manage privileged access and break‑glass procedures. - Track and remediate vulnerabilities affecting PKI (CAs, cryptographic libraries, protocol configurations). - Engineering & Automation - Build and maintain automation for certificate issuance/renewal, inventory, and reporting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, Ansible). - Integrate PKI with identity platforms and authentication flows (e.g., smart card/PIV login, YubiKey-based MFA, SSO, federation). - Advise application teams on certificate requirements (key types, key sizes, curves, CSP/KSP settings), mTLS patterns, and mutual trust establishment. - Lead PKI service improvements: scaling, high availability, telemetry/observability, and performance tuning. - Evaluate and implement modern cryptographic practices (e.g., SHA-2/3, ECC, post-quantum readiness planning as appropriate). - Collaboration & Support - Serve as the PKI SME for projects and incident response; provide Tier 3 support and root cause analysis. - Coordinate with vendors (e.g., Entrust) for platform upgrades, troubleshooting, and feature enablement. - Train and mentor engineers/administrators on PKI operations, certificate hygiene, and secure usage patterns. Qualifications - Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 12 years with a HS Diploma. - 5–8+ years of experience in enterprise security/identity engineering, with 3+ years directly operating PKI/CA systems. - Hands-on expertise with Entrust CA platforms (or equivalent enterprise CA, OCSP/CRL, and directory services (AD/LDAP). - Strong knowledge of X.509, certificate profiles, key algorithms (RSA/ECC), key escrow, key rotation, and cryptographic modules. - Experience managing SSL/TLS for large environments (web servers, application gateways, load balancers, containers/K8s ingress). - Operational experience supporting PIV smart cards and YubiKeys in enterprise authentication/MFA scenarios. - Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python) and working with PKI APIs (ACME/EST/SCEP/REST). - Familiarity with security frameworks/standards (e.g., FIPS 201, FIPS 140-2/3, NIST SP 800‑53/63, CP/CPS governance). - Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows/Linux, networking (TLS handshakes, certificate chains, OCSP/CRL reachability), and application integrations. - Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Benefits - Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. - Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. - Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Company Description Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

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Overview The Consultant supports VHA’s mission by contributing to enterprise healthcare transformation initiatives aligned with leadership priorities. This role focuses on analysis, coordination, and execution support under the guidance of senior consultants and client leadership. The consultant works across program offices and field operations to support integrated solutions within evolving healthcare delivery environments. The work is fast-paced and often ambiguous, requiring adaptability, strong organization, and a willingness to learn as priorities shift in response to policy changes and emerging healthcare needs. Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Responsibilities: - Support senior consultants and client leaders in planning and executing healthcare transformation initiatives - Assist with project management activities including scheduling, tracking actions, and managing deliverables - Conduct research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination to inform decision-making - Help develop executive-ready briefings, presentations, and decision support materials - Coordinate with VHA program offices and field teams to support alignment and information flow - Track risks, issues, and dependencies and escalate as appropriate - Adapt to shifting priorities and provide responsive support to program and project teams Qualifications: - 3 to 5 years of experience in consulting, healthcare, or federal programs - Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree a plus - Exposure to project or program management methodologies; certifications a plus but not required - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) - Experience supporting federal healthcare or VHA initiatives preferred - Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in a team-based environment All candidates must be able to: - Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift - Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist - Lift up to 20 lbs - Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance - Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Overview The Senior Consultant supports VHA’s mission to plan, engineer, and implement enterprise healthcare transformation initiatives aligned with the VA Secretary and Undersecretary’s priorities. The consultant collaborates across VHA program offices and field operations to define shared goals, manage competing priorities, and deliver integrated solutions within optimized platforms of care delivery. This role requires an agile approach to leading multiple, concurrent initiatives aligned with priorities that evolve in response to the needs of VHA and Veterans. Much of the work is complex, fast-moving, and ambiguous, frequently driven by emerging healthcare priorities, policy changes, and Presidential or Congressional mandates. Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Responsibilities - Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership and VHA stakeholders, providing practical, mission-focused support - Plan, manage, and execute enterprise-level healthcare transformation initiatives from concept through implementation - Lead and contribute to multiple concurrent projects, rapidly establishing structure, scope, and execution plans - Coordinate across VHA program offices, field operations, and external partners to align goals, manage dependencies, and drive decisions - Apply program management, industrial engineering, and healthcare systems engineering principles to design safe, comprehensive, and efficient solutions - Deliver enterprise program and project management services, often driven by legislation, policy changes, and executive direction - Identify and manage risks, resource constraints, and budget considerations across competing priorities - Produce high-quality, executive-ready deliverables that inform decisions and advance mission outcomes - Adapt quickly as priorities shift, providing concierge-level support to leadership and program teams Qualifications - 5 to 10 years of experience in management consulting, healthcare transformation, or federal health programs - Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred - Preferred certifications include PMP, Prosci, Lean, and Human-Centered Design, or similar - MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) at an advanced level - Demonstrated experience supporting Veterans Health Administration or federal healthcare initiatives strongly preferred - Strong program and project management capability with experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder efforts - Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort engaging senior government leaders - Highly organized, systematic, and proactive with strong follow-through - A roll up your sleeves doer who delivers without needing constant direction - Strong communication and problem solving skills. - Strong customer service acumen - Trusted executive-level advisory expertise - Coordinate across VHA program offices, field operations, and executive leadership - Facilitate stakeholder alignment and consensus building - Produce high-quality briefings, decision papers, and presentations for senior leaders All candidates must be able to: - Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift - Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist - Lift up to 20 lbs - Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance - Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.