Leidos is hiring: Junior PKI Network Engineer in Quantico
Leidos, Quantico, VA, United States
Description Leidos' Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Junior PKI Network Engineer to support staffing for the MCCOG PKI contract. This position supports senior personnel in providing technical expertise for concept exploration, functional and technical requirements development, implementation, and enhancement of DoD PKI and United States Marine Corps (USMC) capabilities, and will work out of Quantico in VA (100% onsite). We expect the position to become available in May 2026.
Responsibilities Assist in maintaining a technically resilient certificate issuance and revocation status-checking infrastructure for all MCEN networks in support of HSPD-12 requirements
Assist in ensuring Marine Corps PKI implementation requirements are identified and incorporated into the development, implementation, and support of future DoD PKI architecture
Assist in providing Marine Corps PKI support for assessments of USMC impacts associated with DoD PKI PMO development and implementation activities, including use of DoD PKI with mobile devices and DoD-provided non-person entity issuance capabilities
Assist in providing Marine Corps PKI support for issues related to certificates, tokens, token issuance, and infrastructure services
Assist in assessing the impact of planned changes to registration software and hardware on USMC users
Assist in performing user account management and PKI system backups in accordance with local command disaster recovery policies
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving PKI workstation system errors, printer issues, bulk formatter issues, and basic network connectivity issues
Assist in supporting the SIPRNET Token Management System (TMS) and supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN) PKI to help protect Class 3 DoD certificates and networks
Support other tasks as assigned by senior Network Operations contractor personnel
Basic Qualifications IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent/higher)
High School diploma or GED and 1+ year of experience in a related technical field. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
Active DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain a favorable adjudication on a T5 investigation
Experience using networked computer-based systems and the Microsoft Windows operating system
Experience in PKI operations and maintenance
Ability to work independently and demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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Responsibilities Assist in maintaining a technically resilient certificate issuance and revocation status-checking infrastructure for all MCEN networks in support of HSPD-12 requirements
Assist in ensuring Marine Corps PKI implementation requirements are identified and incorporated into the development, implementation, and support of future DoD PKI architecture
Assist in providing Marine Corps PKI support for assessments of USMC impacts associated with DoD PKI PMO development and implementation activities, including use of DoD PKI with mobile devices and DoD-provided non-person entity issuance capabilities
Assist in providing Marine Corps PKI support for issues related to certificates, tokens, token issuance, and infrastructure services
Assist in assessing the impact of planned changes to registration software and hardware on USMC users
Assist in performing user account management and PKI system backups in accordance with local command disaster recovery policies
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving PKI workstation system errors, printer issues, bulk formatter issues, and basic network connectivity issues
Assist in supporting the SIPRNET Token Management System (TMS) and supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN) PKI to help protect Class 3 DoD certificates and networks
Support other tasks as assigned by senior Network Operations contractor personnel
Basic Qualifications IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent/higher)
High School diploma or GED and 1+ year of experience in a related technical field. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
Active DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain a favorable adjudication on a T5 investigation
Experience using networked computer-based systems and the Microsoft Windows operating system
Experience in PKI operations and maintenance
Ability to work independently and demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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