ENS Solutions

Builds secure IT systems for government clients

PKI Operations Administrator

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience supporting or maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environments in a cybersecurity or enterprise operations setting.
Experience administering and maintaining Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
Experience performing operational support activities, including monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of security systems.
Experience supporting Certificate Authority (CA) operations, maintenance, and sustainment activities.
Experience with certificate lifecycle management processes, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation support.
Experience documenting operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities.
Knowledge of certificate policies, certificate structures, and operational compliance requirements.
Knowledge of Linux systems administration and asymmetric cryptography concepts and applications.
Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Manage the ongoing administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) and PKI systems.
Work with cybersecurity teams, system administrators, network engineers, and mission stakeholders to ensure identity services remain secure, available, and compliant with operational requirements.
Perform routine operational activities, including certificate issuance and renewal, account and access support, system health monitoring, patching, configuration management, incident response support, and lifecycle maintenance for IAM and PKI platforms.
Maintain secure authentication and authorization services while supporting operational continuity and compliance initiatives.
Assist with process improvement efforts, automation initiatives, and operational documentation to enhance efficiency and reliability across the IAM environment.
Support certificate authorities and credential management systems, troubleshoot authentication issues, and maintain secure access controls to help ensure enterprise identity services remain resilient and effective.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Keyfactor and Venafi platforms in an operational environment.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting ACME and SCEP processes.
Experience with operational automation or scripting for certificate management tasks.
Security+ certification.

PKI Operations Administrator- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC · Washington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

Workplace: on_site

Description

As a PKI Operations Administrator you’ll manage the ongoing administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of enterprise IAM and PKI systems. You’ll work closely with cybersecurity teams, system administrators, network engineers, and mission stakeholders to ensure identity services remain secure, available, and compliant with operational requirements.

In this role, you’ll perform routine operational activities including certificate issuance and renewal, account and access support, system health monitoring, patching, configuration management, incident response support, and lifecycle maintenance for IAM and PKI platforms. You’ll help maintain secure authentication and authorization services while supporting operational continuity and compliance initiatives.

You’ll also assist with process improvement efforts, automation initiatives, and operational documentation to enhance efficiency and reliability across the IAM environment. From supporting certificate authorities and credential management systems to troubleshooting authentication issues and maintaining secure access controls, you’ll help ensure enterprise identity services remain resilient and effective.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting or maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environments in a cybersecurity or enterprise operations setting
Experience administering and maintaining Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Experience performing operational support activities, including monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of security systems
Experience supporting Certificate Authority (CA) operations, maintenance, and sustainment activities
Experience with certificate lifecycle management processes, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation support
Experience documenting operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities
Knowledge of certificate policies, certificate structures, and operational compliance requirements
Knowledge of Linux systems administration and asymmetric cryptography concepts and applications
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

Experience supporting Keyfactor and Venafi platforms in an operational environment
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting ACME and SCEP processes
Experience with operational automation or scripting for certificate management tasks
Security+ Certification

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
401k Contribution from Day 1
PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
Workers’ Compensation
Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.

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About the Company

ENS Solutions

Builds secure IT systems for government clients

ENS Solutions builds and manages secure technology for defense, intelligence and commercial clients. Its identity and access work covers the systems that verify users, control permissions and protect sensitive accounts, alongside custom application development and systems integration. Teams also turn geographic data and imagery into maps and visual intelligence products used to explain places and events. The business works through consulting and technical service engagements, combining project planning with ongoing support for client systems from initial design through day-to-day operation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Mitchellville, Maryland.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mitchellville, MD
Founded: 2014

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