Senior PKI Administrator (Remote)

Responsibilities

We are looking to add a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Administrator (Tier III) to the team! This qualified individual will join our FDA Program's high performing team. 

 

What you will do:

• Will resolve daily PKI and Smart card access tickets which includes user permissions, SSL certificate request, servers and applications access requests
• Will manage reinstatement and renewal of user privilege accounts
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance and support of FDA’s enterprise authentication services and infrastructure.
• Assist with system upgrades, version uplifts
• Perform troubleshooting for infrastructure issues
• Monitor PKI infrastructure and ensure operational readiness
• Evaluate all certificate types for problems, issues, renewals and revocation
•  Provides certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans.
• Provides assistance in computer incident investigations.
• Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree
• Windows/Active Directory experience is essential, as the PKI environment is highly integrated with AD
• Troubleshooting experience is essential, as this role will be responsible for daily monitoring and problem resolution
• Experience in Certificate Revocation List
• Experience with system upgrades and version uplifts
• Certificate Authority (CA), Validation Authority (VA), Validation Responders (VR)
• Scripting (development/coding) experience
• Familiar with OCSP servers and Hardware Security Modules (HSM) 
• Familiarity with Active Client
• Experience with SmartCard authentication
• Cloud experience
• Must be a US Citizen 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Desired:

• Scripting (VBScript and/or PowerShell)
• NetIQ DRA
• Splunk
• CISSP, Security+, or similar certification
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITILv4

Benefits:

 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. 

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Apply