At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and optimise Microsoft PKI across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Company: Leading tech firm focused on secure infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, fully remote work, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on security in a highly regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Microsoft PKI and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client requires a Microsoft PKI Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess, design, and optimise the organisation's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) across on-premises and cloud environments. This role will focus on reviewing the existing certificate services landscape, identifying risks and gaps, and translating the current configuration into a secure, scalable, and repeatable design. The successful candidate will ensure PKI services support secure authentication, encryption, and compliance within a highly regulated and data-sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a detailed assessment of the current PKI environment, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), certificate templates, and trust chains.
- Document existing (as-is) PKI architecture, configurations, and operational processes.
- Identify security risks, misconfigurations, and lifecycle management gaps (e.g. expiry, revocation, weak templates).
- Design a target-state (to-be) PKI architecture, including:
- Root and subordinate CA hierarchy.
- Certificate enrolment and lifecycle processes.
- High availability and resilience considerations.
- Translate existing setup into a standardised, repeatable PKI design suitable for enterprise scale.
- Configure and optimise Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
Microsoft PKI SME employer: TXP
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and expertise, offering a fully remote role as a Microsoft PKI Subject Matter Expert. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the security landscape while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will continually enhance your skills in a supportive environment, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
