PKI Architect DV CLEARED

Summary: The role of PKI Architect requires an experienced professional with expertise in cryptography and secure network services to design, implement, and manage high-assurance PKI solutions for Defence and Central Government clients. The position involves leading solution design, overseeing SSL certificate management, and developing cloud-based PKI solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security frameworks and contribute to critical national security projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead PKI solution design and architecture, ensuring compliance with security and cryptographic standards.
• Provide technical expertise in MS Certificate Management Services, including Certification Authority (CA), Online Responder Services, Network Device Enrollment (NDES) Services, Certificate Enrollment Web Services (CEP/CES), and Active Directory Domain Services.
• Oversee SSL certificate management, leveraging tools such as OpenSSL and Certutil.
• Work with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Key Management Server (KMS) technologies, with direct experience in Thales HSM platforms being highly desirable.
• Develop cloud-based PKI solutions, integrating security best practices within Azure or AWS environments.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs (HLD & LLD) for PKI and cryptographic security solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security architects, network engineers, and cloud specialists, to implement end-to-end security strategies.
• Ensure PKI governance and compliance with industry-leading security frameworks.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in PKI and cryptographic solution design.
• Strong background in MS Certificate Management Services and SSL certificate management.
• Hands-on experience with HSM technology, ideally Thales HSM platforms.
• Deep understanding of PKI management within cloud environments, particularly Azure and AWS.
• Proven expertise in cryptographic standards, protocols, and key management solutions.
• Experience in high-assurance environments, delivering secure solutions for Defence and Government clients.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and contribute to HLD and LLD documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex PKI and cryptography-related issues.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with security teams, architects, and government agencies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Basingstoke

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT