Atlanta, Georgia
|Hybrid, Onsite
|Contract
|Job ID 70786|Posted Jun 25, 2025Join our team as a Senior PKI Security Engineer and play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's information assets. You'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and managing security systems to ensure robust protection against emerging threats.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) strategies, ensuring alignment with compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with business teams and IT stakeholders to provide top-notch PKI security strategies and industry guidance.
- Conduct vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments to fortify our systems against unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Develop automation scripts to streamline incident handling and enhance security measures.
- Investigate security incidents and conduct forensic investigations to respond effectively to threats.
- Configure and maintain security systems, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Deliver technical reports and recommendations to enhance our security posture.
Skills
- Extensive experience in PKI design, implementation, and management, with a strong understanding of PKI concepts and protocols.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and JSON for automation and security tasks.
- Solid expertise in AWS PKI services, including KMS, CloudHSM, and Secrets Manager.
- Strong communication skills with keen attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in PKI, digital certificates management, and information security domains.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Cloud Certificates, or CISM are a plus.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to create a secure and equitable environment.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.