DescriptionSAIC currently have an opening for a PKI Analyst to support a Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. The role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC with 4-8 weeks of training in Springfield, VA.This program provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission. DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for desktops, servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department. Program is named "Vanguard" and is an IT consolidation consisting of the Department of State servers, network devices, network perimeter, public key infrastructure (PKI)/biometrics/encryption, monitoring tools, telephony, mobile computing platform, virtual environment, and enclave design/security engineering.This is a junior-level position within the Vanguard 2.2.1 Program Security Operations Service Line, acting as a PKI Analyst. The position directly supports DoS on-site in the Washington area, and at overseas Posts as required. The position primarily supports the end user PKI deployment within the DoS Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Division.Description of Duties
Serving as PKI Registration Authority (RA) which is responsible for creating, recovering, and revoking PKI credentials for both OpenNet and ClassNet systems.
Providing Customer Service.
Supporting PKI related service at DT IT Mart for walk-in customers.
Conducting face-to-face user validation for the issuance of PKI certificates.
Issuing Smart Cards containing PKI Certificates.
Training end users in the operation of the PKI hardware and software.
Providing telephony help support for PKI.
Maintaining training, process, and procedural documentation.
Reviewing and updating Installation, Training and User Guide documentation.
Training security officers, network administrators, and Local Registration Authorities (LRAs) in the operations and security of the PKI program.
Supporting Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in the development, review and implementation of the PKI training courses.
Developing and improving the process for the installation of appropriate PKI/BLADE hardware, software, and other required, but non-PKI software packages.
Support deployment activities.
Maintaining the PKI deployment project plan.
Coordinating deployment logistics.
Traveling worldwide to diplomatic facilities, government sites and other locations as required installing PKI end user peripherals, such as Smartcard readers and biometric devices. Travel time is 0-10%.
QualificationsRequired Education & Experience
AA degree and three (3) years of experience; OR HS and six (6) years of experience.
Familiarity with Active Directory.
Experience installing, configuring, and managing Active Directory environment highly desired.
Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.
Required Clearance
US Citizenship.
Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Must obtain interim Top Secret prior to starting work.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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