pki

Key Responsibilities:

1. PKI Design and Implementation:

2. Design and implement a scalable and secure PKI architecture to meet the organization's cryptographic needs.

3. Select and configure PKI software, hardware, and tools to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.

4. Certificate Management:

5. Develop and implement certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation policies.

6. Manage certificate lifecycles, including certificate enrollment, validation, and revocation.

7. Key Management:

8. Design and implement secure key management systems for encryption keys, digital signatures, and other cryptographic materials.

9. Ensure proper key storage, backup, and recovery procedures.

10. Security Audits and Compliance:

11. Conduct regular security audits to ensure PKI compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).

12. Implement security measures to protect against certificate misuse, tampering, and unauthorized access.

13. Collaboration and Communication:

14. Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, Security, Development) to ensure PKI integration and support.

15. Communicate technical information and PKI best practices to stakeholders and team members.

16. Continuous Improvement:

17. Stay up-to-date with emerging PKI technologies, standards, and best practices.

18. Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements to optimize PKI operations.

Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field.

2. Experience:

3. 5+ years of experience in PKI design, implementation, and management.

4. 2+ years of experience in cryptography, network security, or a related field.

5. Skills:

6. In-depth knowledge of PKI technologies (e.g., X.509, SSL/TLS, OCSP).

7. Strong understanding of cryptography (e.g., public-key algorithms, digital signatures).
8. Experience with PKI software (e.g., OpenSSL, OpenCA).

9. Familiarity with cloud-based PKI solutions (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud).

10. Certifications:

11. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications.

12. PKI-specific certifications (e.g., PKEA, PKI-C).