Senior PKI Security Engineer

Job: Senior PKI Security Engineer 40603

Location: Atlanta GA

Duration: 12 months

Rate: 50on C2C

Qualifications:

Senior PKI Security Engineer

SUMMARY

Security professionals with extensive hands-on experience on PKI technology and market trends, assess the impact of emerging security threats on the enterprise risk level, recommend technology direction and/or adjustments to incorporate in the business plans. Consults with other members of team, client, and end users to identify PKI requirements and develop requirements documentation.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• High performing and self-motivated, extensive professional experience in designing, implementing and managing PKI and security solutions.
• Solid understanding of PKI concepts and security properties.
• Support PKI-based products (including Web servers and certification authorities) and Common PKI-based protocols (including SSL and TLS, HTTPs, or LDAPs).
• Experience with certificate authority (CA) implementation in compliance with the Federal PKI (FPKI) Common Policy Authority.
• Review, patch, the Red Hat Certificate System source code for defects.
• Develop Red Hat Certificate System source code to implement new capability.
• Strong expertise in PKI Engineering Support and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HSM design and implementation.
• Working knowledge with OSI layer 2-7 security tactics and different kinds of attacks.
• Demonstrated abilities in working with team to deliver projects to clients within specified timeframe and as per specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support and mature Delta's PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) program, including strategy, governance, implementation, operations and continuous alignment with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with system owners, business teams, and IT stakeholders in strategic discussions to provide best in class PKI security strategy and industry guidance to maximize long-term business objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS DETAIL
• Good working experience with scripting platforms (PowerShell, Batch, Json, Python, YAML, etc)
• Expert in PKI design, implementation, administration, and provisioning in AWS. Extensive experience in AWS PKI services: KMS, CloudHSM, ACM, CloudFront, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail
• Experience with PKI-based products (including Web servers and certification authorities) and Common PKI-based protocols (including SSL and TLS, HTTPs, or LDAPs).
• A solid understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including technology, standards, and implementations, with experience managing, configuring, or supporting a PKI certificate authority
• Experience with certificate authority (CA) implementation in compliance with the Federal PKI (FPKI) Common Policy Authority.
• Conduct technical research and set cloud security direction and strategy
• Experience in automating certificate renewal and certificate life cycle management.
• Experience with Microsoft's PKI Technologies and latest Windows and Linux server platforms.
• Experience with integration of Venafi with Microsoft PKI Technologies and Public PKI Providers.
• Experience on IBM Mainframe platforms Encryption (TKE, UKO, SGKLM, etc).
• Experience in areas such as identity management, provisioning, authentication, authorization, certification/governance, monitoring along, including HSPD-12 compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing IT Contingency Plans.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Keen diagnostic and problem solving skills.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS (PREFERRED)
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in PKI, Venafi, digital certificates management, IBM-Mainframe, Scripting and Information Security domains.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Preferred one or more certifications: CISSP, AWS Cloud Certificates, CISM or other Cyber Security related certification.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, testing, evaluation, implementation, support, management, and deployment of security systems/devices used to safeguard the organization's information assets. Also responsible for analyzing the information security environment and assisting with the development of security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. '-Works with the technical team to recover data after a security breach. -Configures and installs firewalls and intrusion detection systems. -Develops automation scripts to handle and track incidents. -Investigates intrusion incidents, conducts forensic investigations and mounts incident responses. -Delivers technical reports and formal papers on test findings. -Installs firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures. -Maintains access by providing information, resources, and technical support. -Ensures authorized access by investigating improper access; revoking access; reporting violations; monitoring information requests by new programming; recommending improvements. -Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. -Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed. '-Builds, deploys, and tracks security measurements for computer systems and networks. -Mitigates security vulnerabilities by implementing applicable solutions and tools. -Performs vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments. -Collaborates with colleagues on authentication, authorization, and encryption solutions. -Tests security solutions using industry standard analysis criteria. -Responds to information security issues during each stage of a project's lifecycle. -Performs risk assessments and testing of data processing systems. -Establishes system controls by developing framework for controls and levels of access; recommending improvements

-Establishes computer and terminal physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures; coordinates with facilities security; recommends improvements. -Safeguards computer files by performing regular backups; developing procedures for source code management and disaster preparedness; recommends improvements. '-Determines the sensitivity of the data in order to recommend the appropriate security needs. -Develops proposals for, and consider cost effective equipment options to satisfy security needs. -Communicates with the technical team, management team and users companywide if data security is breached. -Designs infrastructure to alert the technical team of detected vulnerabilities. -Evaluates new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities. -Supervises changes in software, hardware, facilities, telecommunications and user needs. -Defines, implements, and maintains corporate security policies. -Analyzes and advises on new security technologies and program conformance. -Creates, tests, and implements network disaster recovery plans. -Recommends security enhancements and purchases. -Trains staff on network and information security procedures. -Develops security awareness by providing orientation, educational programs, and on-going communication. -Recommends modifications in legal, technical and regulatory areas that affect IT security.

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