Senior Infrastructure Engineer — Certification Authority

About this kind of role

What a Senior Infrastructure Engineer — Certification Authority usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment, ensuring the secure issuance and management of digital certificates. Responsibilities include managing certificate authorities, defining certificate policies, and troubleshooting PKI-related issues. The engineer will also be involved in automating PKI processes and ensuring compliance with relevant security standards. They often collaborate with security and development teams to integrate PKI into various systems.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in certificate authority software (e.g., Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, OpenSSL), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and strong understanding of cryptographic principles, network protocols, and security best practices is generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in systems administration, security engineering, and a passion for automation and secure infrastructure are typically successful in this role.