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PKI Certificate Authority Engineer I

Kuwait
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The PKI Certificate Authority Engineer is required to be certified at the expert level in multiple disciplines of systems and security (e.g. MCSE & CISSP). The engineer provides expert level engineering support for all Public Key Infrastructure services. A PKI Certificate Authority Engineer supports Enterprise-class infrastructure in the RCC-SWA by providing optimization, administration, and technical documentation of all Public Key Infrastructure systems. The engineer shall perform discovery, analysis, monitoring, and management of all digital certificates deployed by the Certificate Authority (CA). The position will collaborate with system owners and serve as the primary support entity for problem escalation, reporting directly to the section team lead. Broad knowledge and expert level hands-on experience in a large Enterprise are essential for success in this role. Program: OMDAC-SWACA

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program!

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country to include but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver’s license in order to be qualified for this position.


Responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain Certificate Authority Servers but not limited to databases and Hardware Security Module on NIPR, SIPR and Coalition enclaves.
  • Manage the CA life cycle, including generation, revocation, expiry, and updating to determine where each certificate is installed.
  • Troubleshoot Active Directory Certificate Services, HSMs, Certificate Enrollment Web Services, Certificate Enrollment Policy Web Service, and Internet Information Services (IIS).
  • Aid with defining and developing the strategic plan for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and assist with the implementation of PKI and other certificate related technologies.
  • Create and maintain system documentation for certificate-based technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.
  • Improve existing processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation.
  • Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications
  • Qualifications
  • Security Clearance:
    • Requires an active Secret Clearance
  • Education / Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field.
    • This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01M. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification.
    • The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows:
  • BASELINE:
    • Cisco: CCNP Security
    • CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
    • GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
    • GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler
    • ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
    • ISC2: CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional
    • ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE):
    • Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
    • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
    • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
    • Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Microsoft: MCSA: Cloud Platform
    • Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2012
    • Microsoft: MCSA: Windows Server 2016
    • Microsoft: MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
    • Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure
    • Microsoft: MCSE: Data Management and Analytics
    • Microsoft: MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert
    • Microsoft: MCSE: Server Infrastructure 2012
  • Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience.
    • At least five (5) years of practical experience working with:
      • MS Active Directory Domain Services
      • MS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
      • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
      • Cryptography Standards
      • Managing keystores (JKS, JCEKS, PKCS #12)
      • Windows MSCS) and trust stores
      • Hardware security modules (HSM's)
      • Key management services (KMS)
      • Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)
      • Two-factor authentication:
        • RSA, Smartcards (CAC).
        • Understanding of FIPS 140-2 compliance and Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
    • Experience with a customer service-oriented company.
  • Skills & Technology Used:
    • Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment, assess networking requirements and provide solutions, and make accurate and independent decisions under pressure.
    • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment and to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
    • MS Active Directory Domain Services.
    • MS Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
    • Cryptography Standards.
    • JKS, JCEKS, PKCS #12, Windows MSCS.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

About V2X

V2X

V2X is a global mission support and services company that provides integrated solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Formed through the merger of Vertex Aerospace and Vectrus, the company delivers end-to-end support across logistics, maintenance, infrastructure operations, IT services, and mission readiness for military installations and deployed environments worldwide.

For job seekers, V2X offers a broad range of career opportunities spanning aviation maintenance, logistics, engineering support, cybersecurity, IT services, facilities management, and program management. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning service members, and cleared professionals who want to continue supporting defense missions in hands-on operational roles both in the United States and overseas.

Unlike traditional defense manufacturers focused on building platforms, V2X specializes in sustaining and enabling mission operations. Employees often work directly in support of military readiness—maintaining aircraft, managing base operations, supporting deployed logistics, and ensuring critical infrastructure functions reliably in challenging environments. This makes V2X particularly relevant for professionals who prefer operational, field-based, and mission sustainment work.

As global defense operations become more complex and logistics-heavy, demand continues to grow for integrated support providers like V2X. For professionals seeking stable, mission-focused careers with strong ties to real-world military operations, V2X stands out as a key employer in the defense services and readiness ecosystem.

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