Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Architect

Job overview

The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Architect position is listed in Washington, DC; the posting describes remote work as an employee benefit but does not specify this role’s work arrangement. Compensation is $120,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports Capital Technology Group’s federal agency work to modernize software and deliver secure, mission-driven solutions. The architect designs and modernizes PKI and identity trust services for mission-critical federal systems. The role contributes to secure authentication and Zero Trust initiatives by building cloud-native infrastructure, automating operations, and partnering with security and engineering teams on compliant software delivery.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and evolve PKI architectures
• build and support cloud-native solutions across AWS and Azure
• automate infrastructure, deployments, and operations using Ansible and CI/CD pipelines
• partner with security and engineering teams on DevSecOps
• support compliance aligned with FIPS, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Zero Trust principles
• monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application and platform performance using security and observability tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public key infrastructure (pki)

pki architect

washington dc

capital technology group

cybersecurity

identity security

zero trust

aws

azure

ansible

devsecops

federal systems

public trust clearance

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• liberal PTO
• continuing education
• annual wellness budget
• bonus incentive programs.

Why this role

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain Public Trust clearance; the posting includes a stated annual salary range.

About the employer

Capital Technology Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.