Gainwell Technologies

Senior Certificate Engineer (PKI / Active Directory)

Gainwell Technologies$85K — $121K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in enterprise PKI engineering and Active Directory administration
  • Strong experience with Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Windows Server environments
  • Experience with public certificate authorities like DigiCert, Entrust, and Sectigo
  • Proficient in scripting and automation, particularly PowerShell
  • Deep knowledge of X.509 certificates, TLS/SSL protocols, and cryptographic standards

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise PKI solutions, including offline root CAs and certificate policies
  • Lead PKI modernization efforts for hybrid and cloud-integrated services
  • Implement and manage Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
  • Oversee procurement, issuance, renewal, and revocation of public SSL/TLS certificates
  • Manage certificate lifecycle processes including issuance and renewal
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and conduct risk assessments
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support and troubleshoot certificate-related issues

Benefits

  • Generous, flexible vacation policy
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Educational assistance
  • Opportunities for skill development through leadership and technical academies
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Certificate Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions. This role will focus on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), public certificate authority integrations, and end-to-end certificate lifecycle management across hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Microsoft PKI architecture, certificate automation, and identity/security integration, along with experience working with public CAs (e.g., DigiCert, Entrust, Sectigo) in a large-scale enterprise environment.

Your role in our mission

PKI Architecture & Engineering
  • Design and maintain enterprise PKI solutions, including offline root CAs, issuing CAs, and certificate policies
  • Lead PKI modernization efforts, including hybrid and cloud-integrated certificate services
  • Architect solutions that support high availability, scalability, and security compliance

Active Directory Integration
  • Implement and manage Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
  • Configure and maintain:
    • Certificate templates
    • Group Policy-based auto-enrollment
    • CRL distribution points (CDPs) and AIA locations
  • Integrate PKI with Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid identity environments

Public Certificate Authority Management
  • Manage enterprise relationships and integrations with external/public CAs
  • Oversee procurement, issuance, renewal, and revocation of public SSL/TLS certificates
  • Integrate public CA services into automation workflows and enterprise platforms

Certificate Lifecycle Management
  • Manage certificate lifecycle processes including:
    • Issuance
    • Renewal
    • Revocation
    • Expiration monitoring
  • Implement automation using tools such as:
    • PowerShell
    • ACME / EST / SCEP protocols
    • Certificate management platforms

Security & Compliance
  • Ensure PKI solutions meet enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, CIS, HIPAA, PCI)
  • Conduct risk assessments related to certificate usage and cryptographic standards
  • Maintain secure key management practices, including HSM integration where applicable

Operations & Troubleshooting
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support for PKI and certificate-related issues
  • Troubleshoot:
    • Authentication failures (TLS, smart card, etc.)
    • Certificate chain issues
    • Revocation and CRL distribution problems
  • Develop monitoring, alerting, and reporting for certificate health and usage

Automation & Innovation
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows for certificate deployment and management
  • Integrate PKI processes with:
    • ServiceNow
    • Azure services
    • DevOps pipelines
  • Drive adoption of modern certificate management solutions and practices


What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of experience in:
    • Enterprise PKI engineering
    • Active Directory administration
  • Strong experience with:
    • Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
    • Windows Server environments
    • Public certificate authorities (DigiCert, Entrust, Sectigo, etc.)
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred)
  • Deep understanding of:
    • X.509 certificates
    • TLS/SSL protocols
    • Cryptographic algorithms and standards


What you should expect in this role

  • Remote position (US continental only)
  • Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
  • Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
  • The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 6/30/2026

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $121,400.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You'll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

About Gainwell Technologies

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