PKI Operations Engineer "Public ...
Nasr City, Cairo
PKI Operations Engineer "Public Key Infrastructure"
Nasr City, CairoPosted 3 days ago1 open position
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Job Description
- Operate and support enterprise PKI and Certificate Issuance systems.
- Manage and troubleshoot issues related to CA servers, RA components, OCSP responders, CRLs, and associated services.
- Perform secure operations and lifecycle management on HSMs (e.g., key generation, backup, rotation, decommissioning).
- Monitor system health, audit logs, and certificate expiration alerts.
- Perform root and subordinate CA certificate management (issuance, renewal, and revocation).
- Provide technical support for internal teams and end-users regarding certificate usage and enrollment.
- Coordinate with Information Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure compliance with internal and external policies.
- Document configurations, procedures, incident handling, and system changes.
- Participate in periodic audits, key ceremonies, and disaster recovery drills.
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and emerging threats in PKI and cryptographic systems.
Job Requirements
- 3 + years of experience in PKI, cryptographic infrastructure, or identity management.
- Proven experience in managing and operating PKI infrastructures (eMudhra, Entrust, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with HSMs and Hardware Tokens (e.g., Thales, epass).
- Strong understanding of X.509 certificates, certificate lifecycle, key management, and revocation mechanisms.
- Familiarity with cryptographic standards and protocols (OCSP, CRL, TSA,… etc).
- Experience in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.).
- Solid understanding of Linux environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
