{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f1261d78ff620b1bbb044c3a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1261d78ff620b1bbb044c3a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1261d78ff620b1bbb044c3a","title":"Senior Systems Engineer - PKI","description":"Location: Washington, DC – Remote\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nSalary Range: $135,000 – $145,000\nCitizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen\nClearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance\nWork Schedule: 100% Remote; occasional on‑site attendance may be required at the customer's request\nWho We Are RCG, Inc. is a growing federal contracting company delivering technology, cybersecurity, and IT solutions in support of critical government missions. We are proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.\nThe Opportunity RCG is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer – PKI to support a federal customer. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, security, and administration of enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems supporting secure authentication, encryption, and communications across the organization.\nThe ideal candidate will bring strong systems engineering experience with enterprise PKI environments, digital certificate lifecycle management, authentication technologies, and security practices.\nWhat You’ll Do PKI Administration & Operations Operate, manage, and maintain enterprise PKI systems supporting users, systems, and devices.\nManage the full lifecycle of digital certificates and keys, including issuance, renewal, revocation, and expiration.\nMonitor PKI services and troubleshoot authentication, encryption, certificate, and secure communication issues.\nMaintain the availability, reliability, and security of PKI services in accordance with organizational and federal requirements.\nIdentify and remediate certificate- and PKI-related vulnerabilities.\nEnsure PKI services meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).\nSystems Integration & Security Integrate PKI services with enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, applications, systems, devices, and security tools.\nCollaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to support certificate-based authentication and encryption.\nTroubleshoot complex PKI and authentication issues and recommend appropriate technical solutions.\nEnsure PKI configurations and operations comply with applicable security policies and federal standards.\nDocumentation & Technical Support Develop and maintain PKI procedures, technical configurations, and system documentation.\nDocument system changes, troubleshooting activities, and technical resolutions.\nProvide technical guidance on certificates, authentication, encryption, and PKI services to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nWhat We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n6+ years of experience in systems engineering, authentication technologies, PKI administration, or related enterprise systems management.\nHands-on experience operating and maintaining enterprise PKI systems.\nStrong understanding of digital certificates, certificate lifecycle management, authentication, encryption, and secure communications.\nExperience troubleshooting complex PKI, certificate, and authentication issues.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and effectively manage technical responsibilities with general direction.\nPreferred Skills & Experience Experience managing PKI systems within a federal government environment.\nExperience with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) or comparable enterprise PKI platforms.\nExperience integrating PKI with Active Directory, IAM solutions, enterprise applications, and security tools.\nKnowledge of federal cybersecurity and security compliance requirements.\nWork Environment This position is 100% remote, with occasional on‑site attendance in the Washington, DC area if specifically requested by the customer.\nWhy Join RCG? RCG offers competitive compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to support technology that contributes directly to critical government missions.\nWe are proud to have been Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.\nEqual Opportunity Employer RCG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nWellness Resources\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-17T03:25:03.911Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Systems Engineer - PKI","description":"Location: Washington, DC – Remote\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nSalary Range: $135,000 – $145,000\nCitizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen\nClearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance\nWork Schedule: 100% Remote; occasional on‑site attendance may be required at the customer's request\nWho We Are RCG, Inc. is a growing federal contracting company delivering technology, cybersecurity, and IT solutions in support of critical government missions. 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