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Qode

Senior PKI/Venafi Architect

Qode, Texas City, Texas, us, 77592

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Job Title: Senior PKI/Venafi Architect

Location:

Remote

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Experience Level:

12+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic

Senior PKI/Venafi Architect

with deep expertise in

Venafi ,

PKI-DSS architecture ,

cryptography mechanisms , and

cloud environments . This is a critical, greenfield opportunity to lead end-to-end

discovery, design, implementation, and support

of enterprise-grade PKI and certificate lifecycle management solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong architectural background and proven success in delivering secure, scalable, and compliant cryptographic infrastructures across hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the

architecture, engineering, and integration

of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management systems using

Venafi Trust Protection Platform . Drive all phases of the project lifecycle:

discovery, design, implementation, support , and optimization. Develop enterprise

PKI-DSS (Public Key Infrastructure - Data Security Standards)

aligned with compliance, audit, and security frameworks. Architect secure, scalable cryptographic solutions involving

digital certificates, TLS/SSL, key management, encryption mechanisms , and secure protocols. Oversee integration of PKI and cryptographic services with

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

and DevSecOps toolchains. Define and enforce policies for

certificate lifecycle management , including issuance, renewal, rotation, and revocation. Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure adoption of cryptographic services. Evaluate emerging technologies, contribute to

security roadmap , and continuously improve cryptographic posture. Required Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in

Information Security Architecture , with at least 5 years specializing in

PKI, certificate management, and cryptography . Hands-on experience with

Venafi Trust Protection Platform

- policy configuration, workflow setup, agent integrations, etc. Strong understanding of

PKI architecture ,

CA hierarchy , HSMs, OCSP, CRLs, and key protection mechanisms. Deep knowledge of

cryptographic standards

(RSA, ECC, AES, SHA, TLS/SSL, etc.) and security protocols. Experience in deploying PKI/certificate solutions in

cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)

and hybrid environments. Proven track record of working as an

Architect , leading security design sessions, risk assessments, and solution implementations. Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, REST APIs) for certificate lifecycle automation. Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and regulatory compliance. Preferred Qualifications:

Venafi or other relevant certifications. Experience with HSMs (Thales, SafeNet, AWS CloudHSM).