Public Key Infrastructure Architect - DigiCert (PKI Architect)

About the job Please Note: These are 100% REMOTE, project-based Consulting opportunities supporting EMEA Infinite Ranges stands on the cutting edge of deploying, implementing, and custom consulting for tailored application modernization and DevSecOps solutions. While we build DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, and App Modernization solutions, we also offer highly skilled Surge resourcing services for professional service firms, ISVs, resellers, and industry-leading OEMs such as VMWare and AWS, ensuring excellence and expert guidance at every step In under 48 months, we’ve grown to 60+ OEM partners, a staff of over 50, and hundreds of engagements, delivering both people and professional services at-scale About The Role Are you passionate about cryptography and digital security with DigiCert expertise? We are seeking PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) Architects & Engineers proficient in strategy, design, and implementation to steer our organization towards unparalleled security. Join us to redefine excellence in secure communications. What You Will Be Doing 2. PKI Implementation: 3. Certificate Management: 4. Security and Risk Management: 5. Collaboration and Documentation: What We Want To See: PKI Strategy and Design: Develop a holistic PKI strategy aligned with organizational security objectives. Design end-to-end PKI architecture encompassing root and intermediate certificate authorities, end-entity lifecycle management, and policy frameworks. Take the lead in deploying PKI infrastructure that’s both scalable and seamlessly integrated with existing systems. Configure and manage certificate authorities to establish trust within and outside the organization. Formulate and implement procedures for certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation. Use automation tools for certificate lifecycle management and to ensure compliance with best practices. Regularly conduct security assessments of the PKI setup and contribute to incident response plans. Stay abreast of industry trends, threats, and best practices in PKI and cryptography. Collaborate with network, security, and DevOps teams for a seamless and secure integration of PKI elements. Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date technical documentation for PKI configurations, procedures, and policies. DigiCert Digital Trust Associate certification (or willingness to obtain). DigiCert Digital Trust Solutions Engineer certification strongly preferred. Experience with DigiCert Technical Professional tracks such as: Managing DigiCert CertCentral TLS Manager Administering DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager Administering DigiCert IoT Trust Manager Administering DigiCert Software Trust Manager Administering DigiCert Document Trust Manager (bonus) Administering DigiCert Embedded Trust Manager (bonus) Administering DigiCert DNS Trust Manager (bonus) Strong knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS, certificate lifecycle management, and CA hierarchy. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting for certificate deployment (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Ansible). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating PKI with cloud-native services. Understanding of cryptographic standards (X.509, RSA/ECC, OCSP, CRL, etc.). Knowledge of IT and Cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST, FIPS, CSF, CIS, ISO 27001/2. Working knowledge of Cloud provider security architecture design patterns, and key control methods - Bring your own key, Hold your own key, partitioned HSMs. Experience with OWASP Web/API vulnerabilities and compensating controls (CSRF, XSS, SQLI, etc.) Technologies Used In This Role DigiCert Sectigo Keyfactor AppviewX Microsoft PKI infrastructure Thales HSMs (Luna, et al) OCSP Bonus Points for: Certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Microsoft Certificate Authority Certificate management platform experience Hardware Security Module (HSM)