Information Systems Engineer
Overview:
GovCIO is seeking an experienced Information Systems Engineer to support critical certificate authority infrastructure. This role involves managing large enterprise level certificates while navigating upcoming industry changes that will significantly reduce certificate validity periods and increase renewal frequency. This position will be within United States and will be fully remote.
Responsibilities:
Certificate Lifecycle Management
Review, approve, or reject PKI/SSL certificate requests on a daily basis
Manage complete certificate lifecycle including CSR processing, enrollment, renewal, replacement, and revocation
Support court Points of Contact (POCs) throughout the certificate management process
Coordinate with internal and external Certificate Authorities for certificate issuance
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Provide technical assistance to courts experiencing PKI/SSL certificate issues
Diagnose and resolve certificate-related problems across enterprise websites and resources
Escalate complex issues to PKI/SSL vendors when necessary
Document troubleshooting procedures and maintain knowledge base
Security Monitoring & Compliance
Conduct daily reviews of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL) for unauthorized certificates
Monitor Certificate Transparency logs to validate certificate authenticity
Identify and escalate security discrepancies or anomalies
Ensure compliance with evolving industry standards and enterprise security policies
Process Improvement & Automation
Prepare for implementation of Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool in 2026
Adapt processes to accommodate shortened certificate validity periods:
Develop strategies to manage increased renewal frequency efficiently
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
3+ years of experience with PKI/SSL certificate management
Strong understanding of X.509 certificates, Certificate Authorities, and PKI infrastructure
Experience with certificate lifecycle management tools and processes
Knowledge of SSL/TLS protocols and implementation
Security & Compliance
Understanding of security frameworks and compliance requirements
Experience with Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL) and Certificate Transparency logs
Familiarity with government security standards and practices
Knowledge of current and emerging PKI industry standards
Communication & Support
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to provide technical support to non-technical users
Strong documentation and training capabilities
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different organizational levels
On-call support may be required for critical certificate issues
Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain an AOUSC Public Trust
Preferred Skills and Experience
Security+ or other relevant security certifications
Experience with government systems
Knowledge of certificate automation tools and scripting
Familiarity with large enterprise environments
Previous experience managing large-scale certificate deployments
Posted Salary Range: USD $125,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.