Systems Engineer
Location: Denver, CO
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Systems Engineering
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The Systems Engineer role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a leading organization and play a pivotal part in developing, managing, and optimizing enterprise-level Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secrets management platforms. This position is ideal for individuals who have a strong technical background in cryptographic systems, certificate management, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for advancing the company's IT security and automation initiatives, ensuring that systems infrastructure is robust, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. As a key member of the IT team, you will manage critical systems and platforms, enabling seamless security integration across diverse environments.
As a Systems Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to transform and maintain enterprise PKI and secrets management platforms. Your responsibilities will include the development of user-friendly self-service portals for certificate provisioning, building API-driven automation to enable DevOps teams, and ensuring that security processes are embedded into CI/CD workflows. You will also focus on consolidating platforms, standardizing workflows, and maximizing the return on investment of cryptographic and certificate solutions throughout the company.
This role requires deep knowledge and experience with cryptographic platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation tools. You will be instrumental in supporting future growth and enhancing security measures across the organization. By joining this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of IT security and automation, collaborating with professionals who are dedicated to delivering best-in-class solutions.
Systems Engineer - Summary- Oversee and optimize enterprise PKI and secrets management systems.
- Develop automation solutions and self-service portals for certificate management.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into automated workflows.
- Standardize and streamline cryptographic platforms and processes across the organization.
- Support ongoing IT security initiatives and infrastructural improvements.
- Manage, transform, and maintain enterprise PKI and secrets management platforms to deliver seamless, automated services.
- Design and maintain a user-friendly self-service portal to streamline certificate provisioning for internal teams.
- Develop API-driven automation capabilities that enable DevOps teams to integrate security processes within CI/CD workflows.
- Lead initiatives for platform consolidation, workflow standardization, and optimization of cryptographic and certificate solutions.
- Utilize expertise in cryptographic platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation to support organizational growth and security enhancements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are implemented throughout the systems infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to HSM platform deployment and management.
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent in the field.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Opportunities to participate in employee stock ownership programs.
- Life insurance and other valuable benefits to support employees' well-being.
- Work with a proven industry leader recognized for excellence and employee satisfaction.
- 7-10 years of experience managing certificate and cryptographic platforms in an enterprise environment.
- Strong experience with Keyfactor certificate platforms is highly desirable.
- At least 5 years in an engineering capacity focused on Directory Services or DevOps, developing and automating secrets management workflows.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation is essential.
- Hands-on experience in HSM platform deployment, management, and troubleshooting.
- Technically adept with a passion for automation, security, and continuous systems improvement.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Has a deep understanding of certificate management, cryptographic technologies, and cloud infrastructure.
- Proactive in identifying opportunities for platform optimization and workflow standardization.
- Strong communicator and collaborator, able to bridge gaps between security, IT, and DevOps teams.
- The Systems Engineer role offers an opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization focused on security, automation, and innovation.
- Employees benefit from ongoing professional development and support from dedicated engagement managers.
- The organization is recognized with multiple industry awards and a proven track record of employee satisfaction.
- Enjoy working in a vibrant and growing technology community.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are ready to advance your career as a Systems Engineer, apply today by clicking the job application button and become a part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.