PKI Security & Governance Specialist H/F/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs around 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports annual sales approaching $3 billion. Through our global distribution centres in North America, Asia and Europe, we provide our customers with strategic technology and business transformation solutions, enabling them to operate as leaders in their fields. Since the official acquisition of VOLT in September 2023, INNOVA has boosted its capacity to provide effective staffing solutions across a range of industries and skill areas, including IT & Telecoms, Digital Entertainment, Engineering, Finance and Life Sciences.

Beschrijving van de functie

 

?? About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced PKI Security & Governance Specialist to lead the security, governance, and compliance of mission-critical Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environments.
You will play a pivotal role in defining and maintaining PKI security strategy, supporting the transition toward Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and ensuring long-term crypto-agility, compliance, and operational resilience.

?? Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain the PKI security strategy, architecture, controls, and requirements for mission-critical infrastructures
• Drive the organization's transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility frameworks
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive PKI governance framework, including:
  • Certificate Policies (CP)
  • Certification Practice Statements (CPS)
  • PKI lifecycle governance
• Oversee and participate in critical PKI operations, including:
  • Root and subordinate CA management
  • Root key and signing ceremonies
  • Key management and protection
• Develop, implement, and maintain PKI incident response and recovery procedures
• Ensure ongoing regulatory and standards compliance (eIDAS, NIST, ISO, ETSI, etc.)
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Monitor regulatory and technological developments impacting PKI and cryptography
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME), providing guidance to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with IT, Security, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between security, governance, and operational delivery

? Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in PKI security and governance, preferably in mission-critical environments
• Strong background in cybersecurity and cryptography
• Proven experience designing and managing enterprise-grade PKI infrastructures
• Deep expertise in:
  • X.509 digital certificates
  • Certificate Authorities (CAs)
  • Certificate lifecycle management
  • CRL / OCSP
  • Digital signatures and non-repudiation
• Hands-on experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and key management
• Experience developing PKI governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
• In-depth understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on high-stakes, mission-critical projects

?? Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Certification Authorities (Root & Subordinate)
• Certificate Policy (CP) & Certification Practice Statement (CPS)
• Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• Cryptographic key management
• Digital signatures & trust services
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security architecture & governance
• Incident response & recovery (PKI-focused)

?? Cryptography & Standards

• Strong knowledge of classical cryptography (RSA, ECC, etc.)
• Knowledge of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility principles

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Taalvaardigheden

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