PKI Architect

You are a PKI Engineer who owns PKI architecture topics and steers L3 operations for a Full Managed PKI Service. You ensure secure, stable operations with strong lifecycle governance and operational excellence. 

• Own PKI architecture: design decisions, policies, standards, and operational implications 

• Steer and coordinate the L3 Operations team (prioritization, quality, escalation handling, continuous improvement) 

• Define and improve operational processes for incidents, changes, monitoring, and lifecycle management

• Perform requirements analysis and select tools and vendors

• Continuously and holistically evolve the architecture of the Public Key Infrastructure service

• Drive security and governance across certificate/key lifecycles and operational controls

• Review operational outcomes, identify gaps, and implement improvements

• Ensure high-quality documentation and runbook usability

• Lead migration and modernization activities 

Must-haves: 

• Strong English proficiency (required) — fluent in written and spoken communication 

• Deep experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (architecture + operational management) & Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Certificate Lifecycle Management

• Experience steering L3 operations and coordinating technical execution

• Strong understanding of PKI lifecycle concepts and security governance

• Ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders  

Nice-to-haves: 

• Experience in certificate automation 

• German language skills 

• Possibility to improve yourself in a constantly growing organization 

• Secure, long-term job opportunity at a stable company

• Supportive team to get the best out of yourself

• Intensive, individual, and practical training

• Varied and interesting responsibilities

• Modern and comfortable working environment (adjustable desk and chair, sports facilities)

• Home office possibility