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Licensed Registration Authority Assistant
Clearance Jobs, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735
Licensed Registration Authority Assistant
We are seeking a Licensed Registration Authority (LRA) Assistant to join our team supporting AFNCR at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Local Registration Authority (LRA) Assistant supports the Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (DoD PKI) program by validating identities and processing digital certificate requests for personnel, systems, and devices within a designated organization or command. The LRA ensures that PKI credentials are issued in compliance with DoD directives and federal identity assurance policies across classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) environments. Responsibilities include: Perform identity proofing and validation of individuals requesting DoD PKI credentials in accordance with DoDI 8520.02 and CNSSI 1300 series policies. Process digital certificate requests and support issuance, suspension, and revocation operations for SIPRNet and UNCLASS tokens. Operate and maintain LRA workstations and associated software/tools to interface with the Registration Authority (RA) and Certificate Authority (CA) systems. Ensure compliance with DoD and NIST 800-63-3 Identity Assurance Level (IAL) requirements during in-person validation. Maintain detailed logs, user records, and audit documentation for each PKI transaction to support internal reviews and external audits. Assist in the training and awareness of PKI procedures and end-user responsibilities across supported units. Coordinate with Registration Authorities (RAs), Trusted Agents (TAs), System Administrators, ISSOs, and Information Assurance (IA) personnel for secure and timely processing of credentialing services. Support DoD and agency-specific PKI audit readiness and participate in inspections or compliance reviews as required. Required qualifications include: Active DoD Secret clearance 2-5 years of experience working in cybersecurity, identity management, or PKI operations within the DoD or federal government. Strong understanding of DoD PKI policies, certificate lifecycle management, and identity proofing standards. Experience with SIPR token issuance, hardware token devices, CAC/PIV, and Entrust or ActivIdentity tools. Familiarity with applicable DoD directives (DoDI 8520.02), CNSSI 1300/1301, and NIST 800-63-3. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with end-users and command stakeholders. Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping abilities. Must be U.S. citizen and meet all eligibility requirements for handling classified systems. Desired qualifications include: Previous experience as an LRA, RA, or Trusted Agent in a DoD or federal environment. Completion of DoD LRA or RA certification training. Familiarity with eMASS, STIG Viewer, and DoD audit/compliance procedures. Knowledge of key management infrastructure (KMI) and COMSEC support processes. Work environment and physical demands include: Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD Type of environment: Office Noise level: Medium - High Work schedule: Schedule is Mon - Fri 0830-1700 Amount of Travel: Less than 10% Physical demands include: The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work authorization/security clearance: Citizenship - US Clearance requirement - Secret Other information: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Target salary range: $90,000 - $97,000. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
We are seeking a Licensed Registration Authority (LRA) Assistant to join our team supporting AFNCR at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Local Registration Authority (LRA) Assistant supports the Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (DoD PKI) program by validating identities and processing digital certificate requests for personnel, systems, and devices within a designated organization or command. The LRA ensures that PKI credentials are issued in compliance with DoD directives and federal identity assurance policies across classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) environments. Responsibilities include: Perform identity proofing and validation of individuals requesting DoD PKI credentials in accordance with DoDI 8520.02 and CNSSI 1300 series policies. Process digital certificate requests and support issuance, suspension, and revocation operations for SIPRNet and UNCLASS tokens. Operate and maintain LRA workstations and associated software/tools to interface with the Registration Authority (RA) and Certificate Authority (CA) systems. Ensure compliance with DoD and NIST 800-63-3 Identity Assurance Level (IAL) requirements during in-person validation. Maintain detailed logs, user records, and audit documentation for each PKI transaction to support internal reviews and external audits. Assist in the training and awareness of PKI procedures and end-user responsibilities across supported units. Coordinate with Registration Authorities (RAs), Trusted Agents (TAs), System Administrators, ISSOs, and Information Assurance (IA) personnel for secure and timely processing of credentialing services. Support DoD and agency-specific PKI audit readiness and participate in inspections or compliance reviews as required. Required qualifications include: Active DoD Secret clearance 2-5 years of experience working in cybersecurity, identity management, or PKI operations within the DoD or federal government. Strong understanding of DoD PKI policies, certificate lifecycle management, and identity proofing standards. Experience with SIPR token issuance, hardware token devices, CAC/PIV, and Entrust or ActivIdentity tools. Familiarity with applicable DoD directives (DoDI 8520.02), CNSSI 1300/1301, and NIST 800-63-3. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with end-users and command stakeholders. Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping abilities. Must be U.S. citizen and meet all eligibility requirements for handling classified systems. Desired qualifications include: Previous experience as an LRA, RA, or Trusted Agent in a DoD or federal environment. Completion of DoD LRA or RA certification training. Familiarity with eMASS, STIG Viewer, and DoD audit/compliance procedures. Knowledge of key management infrastructure (KMI) and COMSEC support processes. Work environment and physical demands include: Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD Type of environment: Office Noise level: Medium - High Work schedule: Schedule is Mon - Fri 0830-1700 Amount of Travel: Less than 10% Physical demands include: The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work authorization/security clearance: Citizenship - US Clearance requirement - Secret Other information: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Target salary range: $90,000 - $97,000. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.