At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of secure PKI solutions for a major enterprise.
- Company: Join a large organisation focused on cyber resilience and digital identity transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence security initiatives.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on enterprise security and drive innovation in cryptographic services.
- Qualifications: Experience in PKI environments and strong knowledge of cryptography and certificate management.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Our client is a large and complex enterprise undergoing a significant security and infrastructure transformation.
With a strong focus on cyber resilience, digital identity, and secure service delivery, the organisation is investing in modernising it's enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) capabilities and is seeking an experienced PKI Engineer to lead this critical initiative.
About the role
As the PKI Engineer, you will act as the organisation's subject matter expert for Public Key Infrastructure, cryptography, and certificate management services.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise PKI solutions that underpin secure authentication, digital identity, encryption, and trust across the environment.
Working closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams, you will lead the delivery of modern PKI capabilities, drive automation initiatives, and ensure the organisation's certificate lifecycle management processes are secure, scalable, and operationally efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise PKI services and cryptographic infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure certificate management frameworks and PKI architectures.
- Develop and enforce PKI governance, security policies, standards, and Certificate Practice Statements.
- Drive automation of certificate provisioning, renewal, monitoring, and lifecycle management processes.
- Provide technical leadership and consultancy to project teams, developers, and infrastructure engineers on cryptographic services and certificate integration.
- Assess emerging security technologies and recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation's security posture.
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced PKI professional with a strong background in enterprise security and cryptographic services.
You will bring
- Demonstrated experience delivering and supporting large-scale enterprise PKI environments.
- Deep understanding of PKI, digital certificates, cryptographic algorithms, authentication protocols, and certificate lifecycle management.
- Experience working with Certificate Authorities, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and enterprise identity platforms.
- Strong automation and scripting capabilities, with experience streamlining certificate management processes.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within complex enterprise environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior PKI specialist who wants to take ownership of a critical security capability while influencing the future direction of enterprise identity, cryptography, and trust services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
PKI Engineer employer: Experis Executive
Experis Executive is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of Melbourne. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while collaborating with a talented team of architects. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment that encourages professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
