PKI Operation Sr. Engineer

PKI Operation Sr. Engineer

📍 Location: On-site – Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

📍 Tech Stack: Relevant tools and technologies based on role

📍 What You’ll Do:

• 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:

• 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.