Senior Software Engineer – Secrets Management, PKI

Mirantis

. Design and implement enterprise-grade secrets management solutions using HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade secrets management solutions and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, with a strong focus on security compliance and cryptographic practices. Proficient in mentoring and collaborating across teams to enhance security-focused engineering practices.

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Secrets Management PlatformsPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Cryptographic ConceptsProgramming Skills in Go, Python, Java, or C++Infrastructure-as-Code Tools

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Hard Skills

Secrets ManagementPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Cryptographic Key ManagementCertificate ManagementProgramming in GoProgramming in PythonProgramming in JavaProgramming in C++Infrastructure-as-CodeSecurity Compliance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

HashiCorp VaultAWS Secrets ManagerAzure Key VaultHardware Security Modules (HSMs)CI/CD Pipeline Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

FIPS 140-2SOC 2ISO 27001

Industry Keywords

Cryptographic StandardsIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Zero-Trust Security ModelsCertificate TransparencyOnline Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaPythonVaultC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement enterprise-grade secrets management solutions using HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault
Develop and maintain Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, including certificate lifecycle management, certificate authority operations, and cryptographic key management
Architect secure credential rotation mechanisms and automated provisioning workflows
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate secrets management and PKI solutions
Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments of secrets management and PKI implementations
Develop documentation, runbooks, and best-practice guides
Troubleshoot complex issues related to certificate management, key storage, and credential access
Stay current with security threats, cryptographic standards, and industry best practices
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to security-focused engineering practices
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational security policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on infrastructure and security systems
3+ years of hands-on experience with secrets management platforms (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, or equivalent)
Strong expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate management, and X.509 standards
Proficiency in cryptographic concepts, encryption protocols, and secure key management practices
Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and cryptographic hardware integration
Solid programming skills in Go, Python, Java, or C++
Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles and practices
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and automation frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with cloud-native security architectures and containerized environments
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (FIPS 140-2, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Knowledge of certificate transparency and OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol)
Experience with security incident response and forensics
Contributions to open-source security projects or communities
Experience with CI/CD pipeline security and secrets scanning tools
Understanding of zero-trust security models and their implementation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely
Collaborate with a world-class, distributed team committed to openness and technical excellence
Build the observability foundation for the AI cloud era, working directly with leading GPU cloud operators, NeoClouds, sovereign clouds, and AI-first enterprises
Shape the product narrative and influence go-to-market success