ENS Solutions, LLC · 4 months ago
PKI Auditor- Active Secret Clearance
San Diego, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expENS Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned IT consulting and management firm specializing in cybersecurity and compliance for the Department of Defense. The PKI Auditor will conduct audits and assessments of PKI implementations to ensure adherence to DoD cybersecurity policies and directives, supporting secure communications across the Department of Defense Information Network.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform technical and compliance audits of DoD PKI implementations, ensuring alignment with DoDI 8520.02, CNSS, DISA, and JFHQ-DODIN requirements
Evaluate issuance practices, certificate management procedures, and registration authority operations (RA/LRA) at DoD agencies
Review and assess documentation, audit logs, and system configurations related to certificate authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), and Key Recovery operations
Validate compliance with NIST 800-53 controls, CNSSI 1300 series, CNSSI 4005/4006, and applicable DoD cybersecurity frameworks
Collect artifacts, evidence, and metrics to support operational readiness inspections and security assessments
Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), COMSEC personnel, and network defenders to evaluate the implementation and enforcement of PKI-related security controls
Provide remediation recommendations and risk mitigation strategies to correct audit deficiencies and control gaps
Assist in preparing reports for JFHQ-DODIN, DoD CIO, and Component Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSPs)
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible preferred)
Minimum 3–5 years of cybersecurity or PKI audit experience in DoD or federal environments
Strong working knowledge of DoD PKI architecture, including issuance, revocation, recovery, and certificate lifecycle processes
Familiarity with DoD and DISA policies: DoDI 8520.02, CNSSI 4005/4006, NIST 800-53, and RMF
Experience using tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, ACAS, Nessus, and log analysis platforms
Strong writing and analytical skills for audit report development and artifact documentation
DoD 8570 IAM Level I or IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, CISM, CISSP)
Preferred
Experience supporting or auditing JFHQ-DODIN missions, CSSPs, or mission partner enclaves
Hands-on experience with PKI certificate issuance, KMI/EKMS systems, and RA validation workflows
Familiarity with SIPRNet enclave operations and cross-domain PKI authentication
Completion of DISA/JFHQ-DODIN or NSA PKI auditing or compliance training
Benefits
Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
401k Contribution from Day 1
PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
Workers’ Compensation
Relocation Assistance
Company
ENS Solutions, LLC
Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Titus Ogunyemi
President & CEO
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