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Insight Global

PKI Engineer (Chicago)

Insight Global, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Position Summary We are seeking an experienced

Certificate Management Services Engineer

to join our technology team. This role is critical for managing and automating digital certificate lifecycle processes using

Venafi Trust Protection Platform (TPP) . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PKI, certificate management, and automation, ensuring secure machine identities across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain

Venafi TPP

backend processes for certificate provisioning, renewal, and revocation. Apply Venafi patches, upgrade environments, and fully test processes with little guidance. Design and implement automated certificate workflows leveraging

Venafi APIs . Manage enterprise

PKI infrastructure , including SSL/TLS and related security protocols. Develop automation scripts using

PowerShell or C#

to streamline certificate operations and Venafi backend processes. Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Collaborate with DevOps, IAM, and application teams for secure integrations. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PKI-related issues.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in PKI engineering and certificate lifecycle management. Hands-on experience with

Venafi Trust Protection Platform

and TLS Protect services. Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux (RHEL), IIS, and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSH). Strong trouble shooting knowledge on Windows. Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell preferred). Experience with Venafi API integrations and automation solutions. Understanding of encryption standards and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with cloud PKI solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP). Certifications in PKI, Venafi, or related security technologies. Experience in Agile environments and DevOps practices. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.