PKI Automation Engineer
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: Nextech
Category: Job 5147: PKI Automation Engineer
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The role of PKI Automation Engineer is a critical position in today's cybersecurity landscape, focused on enhancing the efficiency and security of enterprise certificate management through automation and innovation. As a PKI Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation solutions that streamline the certificate lifecycle across a variety of enterprise platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in infrastructure automation and a deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), aiming to make a measurable impact on an organization’s operational effectiveness and security posture.
Working in this role provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional technology teams and implement solutions that are secure, scalable, and repeatable. The PKI Automation Engineer position combines hands-on engineering with strategic thinking, empowering you to automate manual processes and support secure enterprise environments. Whether you are working on-premises or remotely, your expertise in automation tools and scripting languages will be crucial for integrating certificate management into diverse business workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, load balancers, and a range of enterprise applications.
As a PKI Automation Engineer, your primary focus will be on eliminating manual certificate management tasks, thereby reducing operational risk and improving compliance. Leveraging tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, and Python, you will build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions that support the full lifecycle of certificates, from issuance and deployment to renewal, validation, and reporting. You will also be responsible for administering and automating Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), managing certificate templates and enrollment workflows, and integrating security controls throughout the process.
Your expertise will play a central role in supporting the enterprise PKI environment, ensuring that all certificate-related processes are efficient, secure, and compliant with industry best practices. By collaborating closely with other technology teams, you will help implement automation that enhances operational efficiency and meets the evolving needs of the organization. The PKI Automation Engineer position offers a rewarding and challenging career path for individuals passionate about automation, infrastructure, and security.
PKI Automation Engineer - Summary- Responsible for automating and optimizing enterprise certificate management processes.
- Designs, develops, and maintains automation solutions for certificate lifecycle management.
- Collaborates with cross-functional technology teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
- Supports secure enterprise PKI environments and contributes to operational efficiency.
- Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
- Automate certificate issuance, deployment, renewal, validation, compliance, and reporting activities.
- Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to support PKI operations.
- Develop reusable automation tools using PowerShell and Python to streamline processes.
- Administer and automate Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
- Manage certificate templates, enrollment workflows, and implement security controls.
- Integrate PKI automation with Windows, Linux, web applications, load balancers, and CI/CD platforms.
- Reduce manual certificate management activities to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with technology teams to deliver secure, scalable automation solutions.
- Competitive compensation package offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement in a technology-driven environment.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in infrastructure, automation, or PKI engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible automation, including playbooks, roles, and workflow development.
- Solid understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), encompassing Certificate Authorities (CAs), certificate templates, TLS/SSL, key management, and certificate lifecycle management.
- Proven experience automating enterprise certificate management processes and administering Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
- Advanced PowerShell scripting skills, with experience developing automation frameworks and operational tooling.
- Experience with Python for automation is preferred.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation best practices.
- Experience integrating automation with enterprise platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to automation platforms such as Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar technologies.
- Demonstrates a passion for automating manual processes within enterprise environments.
- Possesses a deep understanding of PKI concepts, technologies, and best practices.
- Exhibits strong collaboration skills and communicates effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Is proactive in identifying and implementing solutions that improve operational efficiency and security.
- Continuously seeks to expand knowledge in automation, infrastructure, and security domains.
- Experience with certificate lifecycle management platforms such as AppViewX is a plus.
- Background supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments is advantageous.
- Knowledge of security and compliance best practices related to certificate management will be beneficial in this role.
- Working in this area provides access to a thriving technology community and opportunities for professional growth.
If you are ready to contribute your skills as a PKI Automation Engineer and help shape the future of enterprise certificate management, we invite you to apply today by clicking the job application button. Qualified candidates will be contacted for further discussion regarding this dynamic opportunity.