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L3Harris Public Key Infrastructure Administrator (Melbourne, FL) in Melbourne, Florida
Job Title: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Administrator (Melbourne, FL)
Job Location: Melbourne, Fl.
Job Description:
The PKI Administrator will be responsible for the management and governance of the organization's PKI systems. This role requires a deep understanding of cryptography, certificate management processes, and security best practices to ensure the secure issuance, management, and use of digital certificates.
Essential Functions:
Administer and manage the PKI infrastructure, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and certificate management systems.
Issue, renew, and revoke digital certificates as per the established policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain PKI policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Monitor the health and performance of the PKI systems, and perform regular system audits.
Coordinate with IT and security teams to integrate PKI with other systems such as email, web servers, and network devices.
Respond to PKI-related incidents and participate in the resolution and root cause analysis.
Provide guidance and support for certificate usage and management to internal teams.
Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and PKI technologies to maintain system security.
Manage relationships with external PKI service providers and vendors.
Conduct training sessions to educate staff on PKI policies and certificate management best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
Preferred Skills:
Active Directory knowledge
Windows Server Knowledge
Strong understanding of cryptography, including asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and key management.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in managing PKI infrastructure and digital certificates.
PKI with Windows\Linux Active Directory knowledge preferred
Experience with scripting and automation tools is a plus.
Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or related certifications are preferred.
Experience with scripting and automation tools is a plus.
Active Directory – User and Group administration
RSA Token Administration
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.