[Knox Networks] PKI / HSM Engineer - Steel Perlot|Meet.jobs

Salary

145k - 170k USD Annually

Required skills

    Job description

    Description
    As a PKI / HSM Engineer, you will design and implement PKI/Certificates solutions along with maintaining, documenting and supporting our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and implemented key management systems and Hardware Security Modules (HSM).

    The position is based in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA with full-time salary and benefits. Engineers will be based in the office and may work remotely depending on the situation.

    Key Responsibilities, Prioritized:*
    ****Quarterly OKR setting, against key responsibilities below to be set with direct supervisor

    Maintenance and support all Enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology, including PrimeKey, EJBCA, AWS ACM, and Microsoft Certificate Services.

    Administer the PKI certificate lifecycle for various applications and solutions.
    Work with senior members to evaluate upgrades and new products & technologies for the enterprise PKI infrastructure.

    Provide End user certificate support for certificates. Maintain a key service of PKI systems.

    Participate in projects to deploy new PKI applications and services.

    Propose and implement changes to the PKI infrastructure in accordance with standard procedures and change control policies and procedures.

    Document design, installations and operations & maintenance guides.

    Support HSM management support requests as per pre-defined sets of procedure and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA), resolve problem tickets and assist other staff members as needed.

    Complete certificate requests as per pre-defined sets of procedure and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA), resolve problem tickets and assist other staff members as needed.

    Maintain security and technical certifications.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Experience working on Level 1-2 support of PKI systems and services.
    • Good understanding of protocols like TLS, TCP/IP, OCSP, SCEP, LDAP, ACME.
    • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills on all platforms and tools supported.
    • Have a global mindset and collaborate effectively within and across teams in different part of the global landscape.
    • Security + and other comparative information security certifications are preferred, that show an understanding of information security principles. IT infrastructure knowledge including operating systems, applications, communications, and network protocols.
    • Have a familiarization with Industry standards as applied to asymmetric and symmetric key usage. Familiarity with PKCS#11 standards for interoperability with HSM providers.
    • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for security and key management, such as Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).
    • Good knowledge in a technical skill set that supports one of the Applied Cryptography's core services data encryption, PKI, HSM and Key management.
    • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills along with the ability to present complex security subjects to internal work groups and projects.
    • Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time with minimal direction from supervisor.
    • The ability to work effectively with other functional areas and understand the operational and cultural issues relevant to achieving superior results.
    • Must be flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities on very tight deadlines.
    • Be a self-motivated and results oriented individual with an attention to driving aggressive project timelines and schedules.
    • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others to achieve a high level of success.
    • Sound interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to develop, maintain and foster constructive relationships with others.

    Preferred Crypto and FinTech Awareness: Understanding and experience working in the financial industry, Familiarity with any of the following: payments, digital wallets, clearing and settlement, privacy, security etc. Understanding and strong interest in cryptocurrencies and the blockchain industry.

    Comfort in ambiguous unstructured environments: Building something new comes with significant ambiguity, and we want people that can thrive in that ambiguity. ****The environment is highly dynamic, and there are no precedents.

    Requirements

    • Received a bachelor's degree in CS, EE, or a related technical field, and proven excellence in previous roles.
    • 3+ years of work experience and familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) practices, policies and procedures.
    • Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) core elements such as Certificate Authorities, Registration Authority, CRLs, OCSP, and Certificate elements.
    • Be based at the office in New York or LA and be able to travel within the U.S. and internationally on a regular basis as needed.
    • Attention to detail
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Deep understanding of technology
    • Proven record of shipping features on time and on budget
    • Flexible and focussed on solutions
    • Organized and self-sufficient

    Why Join?
    We’re currently disrupting the financial industry and looking for individuals with vision, innovation, passion, technical excellence, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of like minded people who personify our mission of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who want to transform the future of financial markets.

    Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
    Health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
    401k plan
    Paid parental leave
    Generous PTO / sick leave
    Commuting benefits
    Free lunches, dinners and snacks
    Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
    Great colleagues and inspiring startup environments

    Steel Perlot