PKI Technical SME

Job #3017591

Location:

Remote

Duration: 6+ month contract; strong potential for extension

Base pay: $65.00/hr – $75.00/hr

Our client in the banking domain is seeking a hands‑on Technical SME with strong certificate management experience to support testing and migration activities within a Crypto Management modernization program. This role is execution‑focused and will play a critical part in stabilizing delivery by owning testing design, driving execution, and maintaining day‑to‑day oversight of migration activities across teams.

• Design and guide technical testing for certificate management and migration use cases
• Own end‑to‑end testing preparation and execution in partnership with platform and infrastructure teams
• Drive and maintain detailed certificate migration tracking, dependencies, and status
• Work directly with engineering and platform teams to unblock issues and keep delivery moving
• Produce clear, actionable artifacts and updates to support decisions and timeline management

• Strong execution and delivery discipline with comfort owning work streams end to end
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to drive follow‑ups and resolve blockers
• Not a coordination‑only role; this position requires technical depth and hands‑on involvement

• 3–5 years of experience
• Strong, hands‑on experience with certificate management and PKI‑related workflows
• Technical background sufficient to guide and validate testing efforts (not advisory‑only)
• Experience working directly with infrastructure, security, or platform teams
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑moving, ambiguous environment
• Hands‑on experience managing certificate management lifecycle processes
• Experience in design and operation of PKI
• Self‑accountable and autonomous, given clear direction
• Capable of communicating technical requirements with business and application owners

• Experience automating certificate lifecycle processes, especially with Key Factor Command
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly preferred, but is not required

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP, a 401K program, a Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan, and a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program. Professional development resources, certifications, and training programs are available.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on any characteristic protected by law.