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Junior Engineer

AlexandriaOn-siteFull-time

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Junior PKI Engineer supports PKI issuance, IDA operations, and system administration within a DoD DISA J6 Pentagon environment under supervision of senior engineers.

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About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1519

Job Tittle: Junior Engineer

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Secret

Required Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (eg: Security+)

Job Description

Support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate issuance and Identity Assurance (IDA) operations within the DISA J6 Pentagon (formerly JSP) environment. This role assists with infrastructure maintenance, certificate lifecycle activities, and engineering support for Microsoft domain-joined systems (workstations, laptops, and mobile devices). The Junior PKI Engineer works under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure systems remain compliant with DoD policies and supports the delivery of secure identity and access management services.

Education & Years of Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 0–3 years of experience in IT support, systems engineering, cybersecurity, or PKI-related environments

    • Required Skills

  • Support PKI certificate issuance and infrastructure operations in accordance with DISA J6 Pentagon, Department of Defense/War (DoD/DoW), and Committee for National Security Systems (CNSS) Certificate Policy (CP), Certification Practice Statement (CPS), and Registration Practice Statement (RPS)
  • Provide system administration support to the Registration Authority (RA) workstations and perform basic log monitoring, review, and backup in accordance with the 10.5 archive requirements.
  • Assist in DCDC RA Audits
  • Assist in maintaining PKI-related policies, documentation, and certificate profiles under direction of senior engineers
  • Support compliance activities by preparing artifacts, collecting data, and assisting with audits of internal Certification Authorities (CAs)
  • Assist with operation and maintenance of issuing Certification Authorities, including monitoring system health, supporting Certificate Revocation List (CRL) publication processes, and performing routine maintenance tasks
  • Provide technical support for PKI and IDA-related systems, including troubleshooting certificate and authentication issues and assisting with workstation and token-related support
  • Support engineering and testing activities for new installations, upgrades, and system enhancements
  • Assist with patching, configuration updates, and ensuring compliance with STIG and ACAS requirements
  • Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps in support of SOP development
  • Participate in team meetings, status updates, and operational support activities

    • Preferred Skills

  • Basic understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and networking fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Windows operating systems and domain environments and troubleshooting technical issues in enterprise IT systems
  • Exposure to DoD or Federal IT environments
  • Familiarity with CAC/PIV cards, token issuance, or certificate-based authentication
  • Basic knowledge of STIG, RMF, or cybersecurity compliance frameworks
  • Ability to follow established processes and work under supervision in a structured environment
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
  • Effective communication and ability to work within a team

    • Skills

    ACASAudit SupportCAC/PIV/tokensCA/RA AuditsCertificate Authority AdministrationCertificate IssuanceCertificate TroubleshootingCRL PublicationDCSA/CPS/CP/RPS DocumentationIDAdministration/IDAIdentity And Access ManagementLog MonitoringNetworking FundamentalsPKIPKI Policy ArtifactsRA OperationsSTIGWindows Domain Administration

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