Makpar is an experienced solutions-oriented contractor focused on modernizing IT infrastructure. Minority + Woman Owned.
PKI Engineer – Certificate Management Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
PKI Engineer – Certificate Management Specialist
Makpar Corporation
• Support Federal PKI and DHS PKI policy-aligned implementation. • Manage certificate lifecycle processes, including issuance, rekey, modification, revocation, and reissuance. • Support device certificate request processing through digital workflows. • Support DHS CA4 and external CA processes according to agency guidelines. • Support Non-Person Entity certificate authority for workstations and mobile/Apple devices. • Support person-centric PKI certificate authority and certificate lifecycle management systems. • Automate certificate management processes to reduce manual error and approval delays. • Support modernization of PIV-based PKI certificate AuthN/AuthZ in USCIS applications. • Research, design, and implement PKI/cloud/certificate solutions using COTS, open-source, and cloud-native tools. • Create SOPs, how-to videos, KB articles, process documentation, presentations, and release documentation. • Provide recommendations for optimizing cloud resource performance and security.
Job Requirements
- Experience with PKI and certificate lifecycle management.
- Understanding of Federal PKI and/or DHS PKI policy.
- Experience supporting certificate issuance, rekey, modification, revocation, and reissuance.
- Experience with certificate authorities and certificate management systems.
- Ability to support PIV-based certificate authentication and authorization.
- Ability to obtain favorable EOD / suitability and maintain required USCIS access.
- U.S. citizenship likely required for DHS IT access unless waiver is granted — confirm before final posting.
Benefits
- At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package.
- We believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged.
- We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
- Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
- Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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