What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICA - Certificate PKI Engineer position at Apex Systems?
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Job#: 2069237
Job Description:
Description:
?Teammates in this role deliver moderately complex tools and systems that mitigate the risk of malicious cyber attacks. Individuals in this role contribute to the protection of system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and secure sensitive data. It is important that those in this role actively create and nurture partnerships with peer teams and identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration. Individuals in this role operate within a structured environment with some oversight but, in absence of clear direction, take initiative and tackle complex problems within one or more security engineering domains. This role may mentor one or more junior team members. They typically have 3-5 years of experience in information security technology.
Location: Onsite in either Charlotte, NC OR Chicago, IL OR Addison, TX
Responsibilities:
Required:
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Description:
?Teammates in this role deliver moderately complex tools and systems that mitigate the risk of malicious cyber attacks. Individuals in this role contribute to the protection of system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and secure sensitive data. It is important that those in this role actively create and nurture partnerships with peer teams and identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration. Individuals in this role operate within a structured environment with some oversight but, in absence of clear direction, take initiative and tackle complex problems within one or more security engineering domains. This role may mentor one or more junior team members. They typically have 3-5 years of experience in information security technology.
Location: Onsite in either Charlotte, NC OR Chicago, IL OR Addison, TX
Responsibilities:
- Software Development experience in Microsoft Technologies
- Design and implement software systems in Windows that solve or automate the solving of complex networking and security problems. Requires a thorough understanding of Windows internals in order to meet very specific security and networking requirements.
- Administration, operation, upgrade and support of Certification Authorities (CA), Registration Authorities (RA), online responders, and Hardware Security Modules (HSM) of a Microsoft Windows-based enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
- Implement, operate and maintain physical and virtual machines in production and disaster recovery locations.
- Ensure 247 uptime of the PKI services
- Responsible for all engineering aspects of the company's PKI including: Internally and externally hosted Certification Authorities (CAs) and Registration Authorities, The enterprise certificate management system
- Fixing software bugs and maintaining the Enterprise Code Signing Services application
- Apply expert-level knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) to design and develop solutions to customer problems.
- Apply a thorough understanding of the basics of IP networks and their workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, etc.)
- Generate detailed requirements and design documents and user manuals for products
Required:
- Windows Servers System Administration experience
- PowerShell scripting
- Some Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Certification Authorities (ADCS), in a CA Admin role
- Some knowledge of HSM (Hardware Security Modules) Thales/Safenet
- Practical knowledge of cybersecurity issues, vulnerabilities and defenses
- Self-starter and can work independently.
- Possess expertise in both written and interpersonal communication, and in collaboration in a cross-functional team comprised of diverse personalities, skill sets, and levels of experience.
- Experience in Software documentation, software packages, support and/or training of IT systems
- Excellent troubleshooting abilities
- Good end-user communication skills.
- Background in IT Security
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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