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PKI Auditor

Peraton
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade
Apr 15, 2026

PKI Auditor
Job Locations

US-MD-Fort Meade




Requisition ID
2026-165683

Position Category
Information Technology

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI



Responsibilities

Seeks a PKI Auditor to support DCDC by conducting the team's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Inspections and Audits in support of the Red Team assessments. Location: Fort Meade, MD.

Tasks include:

    Conduct Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Audits at CONUS, OCONUS, and DOD mission partner locations. These may be on-site or virtual from designated Government Facilities.
  • Conduct PKI audits on DOD and National Security Systems (NSS), Non-Person Entity (NPE) and Common Service Provider (CSP) PKI assets
  • Provide technical assistance, perform analysis of practice statement requirements against the audited entities actual activities, discover cyber security vulnerabilities, provide input to the Audit Lead for the in/exit brief, daily status reports (DSR), and hotwashes.
  • Develop PKI Audit Briefings/Reports/Letters and scoping as requested.
  • Prepare, Perform and Report on each Audit Type (e.g., CA, OCSP, RA, LRA) outlined in the JD PKI Audit Process Guide as appropriate to ensure supporting multiple facets of the audit process and guarantee that technical expertise is properly represented.
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity vulnerability review, inspection, and audit SOPs, TTPs, checklists, and guides.
  • Support on-the-job training and certify new auditors via a codified process.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D.
  • Must have a Security+ or comparable IA Cybersecurity certification, or must complete within 30 days of employment.
  • Must have Windows, UNIX, and Networking proficiency.
  • Experience as a PKI Auditor with Registration Authority (RA)/Local Registration authority (LRA) and the DOD Registration Practice Statement (RPS) and Certificate Practice Statement (CPS).
  • Strong understanding of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) policies, procedures, tools, and systems.
  • Knowledge of how ICAM enables the right individual to access the right resource, at the right time, for the right reason in support of business mission objectives.
  • Able to support extensive travel -- CONUS and OCONUS. Must comply with the Peraton and contract travel procedures.
  • Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
  • U.S Citizenship required.


Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.



Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.


EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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