Venafi Engineer

Company: Gilder Search Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Input Technology Solutions - Washington, DC, United StatesInput Technology Solutions is seeking a Venafi Engineer for a great opportunity in the National Capitol region!Job Description:The Venafi Engineer should feel comfortable optimizing the Venafi implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance DHS' overall security posture. This role is part of a team of Infrastructure Automation Engineers working to define, develop, and manage strategies that reduce risk and improve resiliency.The Venafi Engineer will:

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Venafi solution
• Design, implement, and maintain the Venafi infrastructure
• Manage the lifecycle of digital certificates and cryptographic keys
• Develop, recommend, and enforce policies for machine identity management
• Integrate Venafi solutions with existing security tools and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot issues related to certificate management and PKI
• Document and map the architecture of current certificate management, PKI, and specifically the use of Venafi in the environment
• Support the development of a Security Engineering Tool roadmap
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture through automation
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements or additions.Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to attain DHS EOD
  • ITIL V4 Foundations certification (or obtain in first 6 months)
  • BA/BS or equivalent +10 years of experience
  • 8 or more years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT support
  • Significant experience in cybersecurity, with strong hands-on experience in access management and network security
  • Strong knowledge of the Venafi product suite and significant experience managing/administering the solution
  • Strong knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS, and digital certificate management
  • Proficient in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration
  • Experience working with and guiding technicians with varying skill levels and supporting end users remotely
  • Experience with security tools and technologies, like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in optimizing security workflows
  • Professional, customer-oriented, and even-keeled under pressure
  • Effective communicator at all levels, both written and verbalPreferred Qualifications:
    • Significant experience with DevOps practice and tools
    • Knowledge of HSM technologies and key management systems
    • Cybersecurity relevant certification Security +, CEH, GPEN, OSEP, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)Posted: Monday, April 7, 2025Job #: 6716Position Contact:Caitlin JohnsonCEO(757) 374-6727
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