Why This Role Stands Out
This contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage and evolve enterprise PKI infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience with critical security technologies. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in PKI, X.509 certificates, and CLM tools, and enjoy troubleshooting and automating complex security processes. Apply now to contribute your expertise in this hybrid Melbourne-based position.
Quick Overview
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Description
Security PKI Expert - Contract - Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Urgentrequirement of Security PKI Expert - Contract - Melbourne
Requirements Key Responsibilities- Manage and support enterprise PKI infrastructure .
- Manage the complete certificate lifecycle , including issuance, renewal, deployment and revocation.
- Support Root CA and Subordinate CA environments.
- Manage and troubleshoot X.509 certificates, SSL/TLS and certificate chains .
- Support Microsoft ADCS and enterprise Certificate Authorities.
- Work with HSM (Hardware Security Modules) for secure key management.
- Manage certificate lifecycle using tools such as Venafi, AppViewX or other CLM tools .
- Troubleshoot certificate and PKI-related incidents.
- Support PKI integration with applications, IAM, cloud and enterprise systems.
- Monitor certificate expiry and ensure timely renewal.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs and operational procedures.
- Provide L2/L3 support and perform root-cause analysis.
- Automate PKI activities using PowerShell, Python or Bash where required.
- Strong knowledge of PKI and Cryptography .
- Good understanding of X.509 certificates .
- Experience with Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) .
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft ADCS .
- Knowledge of Root CA, Sub CA, CRL and OCSP .
- Knowledge of SSL/TLS .
- Experience with HSM is preferred.
- Experience with Venafi / AppViewX / Keyfactor is preferred.
- Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python or Bash .
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and customer-facing skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in PKI / Cyber Security / Certificate Management.
Duration: 06 Monthsandpossible extension
Eligibility:Australian/NZCitizens/PR Holders only
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