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As a PKI Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and compliant PKI environments for our clients. You’ll work across the full solution lifecycle—from pre-sales architecture to delivery and internal capability improvement—supporting strategic initiatives while maintaining a focus on technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical discussions and architectural scoping with prospective clients.
* Translate business and technical requirements into detailed, costed proposals.
* Educate stakeholders on PKI fundamentals, compliance, and industry best practices.
* Represent Unsung in pre-sales workshops, guiding clients through solution considerations.
* Design end-to-end PKI solutions tailored to client environments and regulatory needs.
* Oversee implementation of Certificate Authorities (CA), Registration Authorities (RA), and supporting infrastructure.
* Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.
* Produce architectural documentation including high- and low-level designs, policies, procedures, and training materials.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards such as X.509, SSL/TLS, S/MIME, NIST, and GDPR.
Internal Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* Develop reusable design patterns, standards, and solution building blocks.
* Conduct post-project reviews to extract lessons learned and feed into internal toolkits.
* Contribute to the evolution of Unsung’s architectural maturity and strategic direction.
* Mentor junior team members on technical skills, vendor platforms, and soft skills.
* Deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions and architecture-focused training.
* Support hiring and onboarding activities by leveraging your industry network.
Personal Growth & Industry Engagement
* Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies in cryptography and PKI.
* Maintain or pursue certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Certified PKI Professional.
* Actively engage in personal development and contribute to Unsung’s growth journey.
Technical Skills and Experience
* Expertise in PKI technologies and standards (X.509, SSL/TLS, S/MIME).
* Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms, key management, and code signing.
* Hands-on experience with tools such as:
* EJBCA, Microsoft AD CS
* HSMs (Thales Luna, EnTrust nCipher), Fortanix DSM
* Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Azure).
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: NIST, GDPR, etc.
* Proficiency in technical documentation (MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel).
Soft Skills and Experience
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
* Analytical mindset and problem-solving capability.
* Detail-oriented and compliance-focused.
* Leadership, decision-making, and influencing skills.
* Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.
Qualifications & Certifications
* Desirable: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or a recognised Vendor Certification
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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