Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Data Encryption
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum
3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Team Member to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, supporting a major US-based client. The role focuses on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations with additional responsibilities around Enterprise Key Management System (EKMS) and Identity governance tools. This is a hands-on operational role requiring support in a 24x7 environment, following a rotational shift model.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day operations of PKI services including certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and monitoring.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Certificate Authorities (CAs), Online Responders (OCSP), and Certificate Enrollment Web Services (CEP/CES).
- Support integration and certificate management for enterprise applications, servers, network devices, and security appliances.
- Execute and monitor certificate lifecycle management tasks and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Troubleshoot SSL/TLS-related issues and assist with application-level binding of certificates (e.g., IIS, LDAPS, etc.).
- Maintain service availability, perform routine health checks, and participate in DR/Resiliency testing.
- Work closely with the IAM team on access control and authentication mechanisms where certificate-based auth is integrated.
- Provide operational support for EKMS (Enterprise Key Management System) as an added advantage.
- Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.
- Prepare and maintain SOPs, documentation, and runbooks for PKI and associated tools.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft PKI, including Root and Subordinate CAs.
- Experience in certificate lifecycle management for diverse enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
- Working knowledge of Online Responders, CEP/CES,NDES and Auto-Enrollment policies.
- Knowledge on DigiCert certificates and management.
- Good understanding of SSL/TLS protocols and digital certificates.
- Basic scripting skills (PowerShell preferred) for automation of routine tasks.
- IAM concepts and experience with directory services (Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD) is an added advantage.
- Exposure to EKMS solutions (e.g., Thales, Venafi, or other HSM-integrated key management platforms) is a plus.
- Ability to work in 24x7 rotational shifts and support global clients.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft certifications related to security or infrastructure.
- CompTIA Security+, Certified PKI Professional (CPKI), or similar.
- Azure Security, SC-300 (Mandatory) and SC-900
- Thales Encryption Product Certifications
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Data Encryption.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
15 years full time education
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