PKI Engineer

Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people. Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026. CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

CTG is seeking a PKI Engineer to implement and maintain enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services supporting mission-critical federal systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in PKI platforms and managing Hardware Security Modules across complex, highly secure environments.

• Implement, and maintain PKI architecture according to technical requirements and guidance of PKI SME.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or Harness.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of Windows and Linux infrastructure supporting PKI.
• Manage containerized workloads using Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and EKS.
• Administer AWS infrastructure including EC2 and RDS.
• Provide user support for certificate lifecycle.

• A collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex technical and security challenges.
• Passionate about building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions.
• Comfortable working across application development, cloud infrastructure, identity, and security domains.
• Skilled at balancing technical innovation with operational excellence and compliance requirements.
• An effective communicator who can work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of professional experience in PKI engineering, cybersecurity engineering, identity and access management (IAM), infrastructure/security engineering, or enterprise platform engineering
• Experience with PKI platforms (Entrust, Digicert, Venafi, Let's Encrypt).
• Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.

• Experience with Microsoft Certificate Services.
• Experience with PKI/certificate management products..
• Familiarity with PIV authentication and identity governance solutions.
• Experience supporting highly regulated environments, including federal or public sector organizations.
• Relevant cloud, security, or architecture certifications.

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $100,000 to $130,000 annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.