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PKI Engineer / PKI Specialist

PKI Engineer / PKI Specialist

Cognizant

3 - 5 years

15 - 25 Lacs

hyderabad

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

ob Summary:

We are looking for a skilled PKI Engineer to design, implement, and manage our Public Key Infrastructure systems. This role will be responsible for ensuring secure digital identity, encryption, and authentication mechanisms across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of certificate management, cryptographic standards, and experience with tools such as Microsoft ADCS, Venafi, DigiCert, or similar.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and maintain
PKI infrastructure
, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), and OCSP/CRL services.
Manage
digital certificates
for users, devices, services, and applications, ensuring proper issuance, renewal, and revocation.
Support
SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management
, including integration with web servers, load balancers, and cloud services.
Configure and maintain Microsoft ADCS (Active Directory Certificate Services) or third-party PKI solutions (e.g., Venafi, DigiCert, Keyfactor).
Define and enforce
certificate policies and practices (CP/CPS)
and align with regulatory and internal compliance standards.
Implement
automated certificate management
using scripts or tools to reduce risk and operational overhead.
Troubleshoot PKI-related issues including certificate chain validation, enrollment errors, or CRL distribution problems.
Provide subject matter expertise on
cryptographic standards
, such as X.509, RSA, ECC, SHA-2, and quantum-safe practices.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure, scalable PKI deployments.
Assist in audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments related to encryption and identity assurance.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in PKI design, administration, and support.
Hands-on experience with
Microsoft ADCS
and/or enterprise PKI platforms (e.g., Venafi, DigiCert, Keyfactor, AppViewX).
Deep understanding of
certificate lifecycle
, cryptographic algorithms, and standards (X.509, RSA, ECC, SHA, etc.).
Familiarity with
HSMs (Hardware Security Modules)
and key management practices.
Working knowledge of
TLS/SSL
, S/MIME, code signing, email encryption, and secure authentication protocols.
Scripting skills in
PowerShell
,
Python
, or Bash for automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications (e.g.,
GIAC GPEN, GCLD, CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
).
Experience with
DevOps/DevSecOps integration
for certificate issuance in CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of
quantum-resistant cryptography
and NIST PQC standards.
Experience with cloud PKI integration (e.g., AWS ACM, Azure Key Vault, Google Cloud KMS).

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ob Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

PKI infrastructure

digital certificates

SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management

certificate policies and practices (CP/CPS)

automated certificate management

cryptographic standards

Required Qualifications:

Microsoft ADCS

certificate lifecycle

HSMs (Hardware Security Modules)

TLS/SSL

PowerShell

Python

Preferred Qualifications:

GIAC GPEN, GCLD, CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

DevOps/DevSecOps integration

quantum-resistant cryptography

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