PKI Security Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Support the United States Postal Service (USPS) .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $96,569 - $130,651 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in PKI lifecycle management, certificate automation, and troubleshooting digital certificate issues. Proficient in REST API integration and PowerShell scripting, with strong communication skills to support internal and external customers effectively.

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PKI Lifecycle ManagementCertificate AutomationPowerShell ScriptingREST API IntegrationCertificate Management Tools

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Hard Skills

PKICertificate Authority AdministrationCertificate Enrollment Web ServicePolicy Web ServiceADCS MonitoringSCEPMicrosoft AD Auto-EnrollmentDigital Certificate TroubleshootingPost Quantum CryptographyInfrastructure Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Venafi/CyberArkServiceNowMicrosoft Certificate AuthorityHSMsUnix/LinuxWindows ServerVMware/Hyper-VMSSQLAnsibleVisual Studio Code

Certifications & Qualifications

A+NET+SEC+NCSEVenafi/CyberArk AdminCertified Encryption EngineerCCENTCCNA

Industry Keywords

USPSIT/Server AdministrationNetworkingActive Directory/LDAPAccess Control AdministrationChange ManagementIncident ManagementProblem Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxServiceNowUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the United States Postal Service (USPS)
Support internal and external customers with certificate-related issues across USPS applications and services
Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on PKI lifecycle management, processes, and procedures
Create reports and documentation using AI and automation tools
Review complex PKI and certificate-related issues, determine solutions, and recommend operational improvements
Support certificate automation using Venafi/CyberArk TPP and identify opportunities to incorporate AI
Supervise the PKI team
Develop project requirements for complex and critical applications
Provide strategic advice, technical expertise, and guidance to program and project staff
Work independently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline preferred but not required
Without a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required
Strong knowledge of REST API integration, SCEP, and Microsoft AD auto-enrollment
Familiarity with VCERT, Portable Git, Ansible, and Visual Studio Code
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
Strong understanding of PKI, including Certificate Authority Administration, Certificate Enrollment Web Service, Policy Web Service, and ADCS monitoring
Infrastructure experience in IT/server administration, networking, Active Directory/LDAP, Unix/Linux, virtualization, or access control administration
Strong communication skills with IT customers, developers, and system administrators
Strong experience with certificate management tools, preferably Venafi/CyberArk, Microsoft Certificate Authority, and HSMs
Extensive experience troubleshooting digital certificate issues
Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and pass government background screening with detailed forms and fingerprinting
U.S. residency requirement: must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territories under the stated USPS five-year residency conditions
Preferred experience with ServiceNow or other change/incident/problem management ticketing technology
Preferred experience with enterprise IT system administration, user directory technologies, Windows Server, Unix/Linux, TLS/SSL technologies, VMware/Hyper-V, and MSSQL
Preferred training includes A+, NET+, SEC+, nCSE, Venafi/CyberArk Admin, certified encryption engineer, CCENT, and CCNA

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Health Savings Account options
Flexible work weeks where possible
Paid sick and personal time
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance