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PKI Specialist

📅 Aug 20
Public Key Infrastructure (pki)Applied CryptographyKey ManagementCertificate Lifecycle Management
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📜 Description

  • Consult with clients to assess applied cryptography needs and design tailored solutions.
  • Support implementation and configuration of cryptography solutions.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise and ongoing technical support for PKI and applied cryptography.
  • Develop and maintain solution and process documentation.
  • Ensure PKI solutions meet applicable regulations and standards, including GDPR and ISO 27001.
  • Guide colleagues and build expertise in applied cryptography.

🛠️ Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, preferably applied crypto (i.e. key management, certificate lifecycle management). Experience with security tools like Thales & Keyfactor is a plus.
  • Languages: Fluent proficiency in English and business proficient in Dutch.
  • Education/certifications: Completed technical HBO+ education or an equivalent level acquired through work experience. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (i.e. CISSP and CISM) is a plus.
  • Availability: You are available for at least 32 hours per week and are available to come to our Waardenburg offices on a weekly basis.
  • Driver's License: You have a valid EU driver's license.
  • Work Eligibility: You must already hold a valid working visa for and already live in the NL to qualify for this role.

✨ Benefits

  • Permanent contract.
  • Flexible hours (32–40 hours per week).
  • Flexible training budget and dedicated learning hours.
  • 30 days of annual leave (25 + 5 NL company days).
  • Variable consulting bonus.
  • Annual profit distribution.
  • Company lease car or mobility budget.
  • Private pension scheme.
Full job description

Join us as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Specialist and play a key role in enhancing the security of our clients' digital environments. Using your expertise in Applied Cryptography technologies, you'll safeguard sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and advise customers on future-proofing their security—from post-quantum readiness to automating certificates and key materials.

What you'll do as PKI specialist

  • Requirements Analysis & Design: Actively engage in client consultations to map out Applied Crypto needs and deliver tailored solution designs.
  • Implementation & Configuration: Supporting the implementation and configuration of Cryptography solutions.
  • Operations: Be one of the Subject Matter experts in Cryptography and gain understanding of the role of Applied Crypto in an organisation.
  • Technical Guidance: Serve as an Applied Crypto expert and offering ongoing technical support.
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation for Applied Crypto solutions and processes.
  • Mentoring: Share your expertise by providing guidance to colleagues within the Applied Crypto unit.
  • Security and Compliance: Ensure that the PKI adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including GDPR and ISO 27001, while maintaining the integrity of infrastructure security.
  • Self-Development: Enhance your professional expertise by pursuing certifications in leading technologies such as KeyFactor EJBCA, KeyFactor Command, and Thales HSMs to remain informed about industry trends.

The impact you'll have

As PKI Specialist, you are pivotal in securing digital identities and ensuring business continuity for industry leading organisations with 5,000+ employees across Europe. Your influence extends to bridging stakeholders at all levels to drive essential security transformations in critical sectors like healthcare, education, and public services. Through mentoring colleagues, you’ll strengthen our team’s technical expertise while championing advancements in cryptography and cybersecurity. Your work not only safeguards vital digital assets but also fosters innovation and resilience across enterprise cybersecurity, leaving a meaningful impact on society and the industry.

What we can offer you

At SITS, we are a true advocate for a healthy work-life balance. By providing flexible hours and hybrid working options, we enable you to comfortably manage personal commitments while working on impactful projects and using dedicated learning time for you to earn certificates and visit industry events. Next to this we celebrate and support personal and professional, vertical as well as horizontal growth.

  • Permanent contract.
  • Flexible hours (32 – 40 hours per week).
  • Mostly remote / hybrid working options (at our client site or occasional visit to our Waardenburg office).
  • Flexible training budget and dedicated learning hours.
  • Local and international career development opportunities.
  • 30 days of annual leave (25 + 5 NL Company days).
  • Variable consulting bonus.
  • Annual profit distribution.
  • Company lease car OR mobility budget
  • Private pension scheme.
  • Home office setup budget and monthly work-from-home allowance.
  • Regular social events.

What you'll bring to the team

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, preferably applied crypto (i.e. key management, certificate lifecycle management). Experience with security tools like Thales & Keyfactor is a plus.
  • Skills: Driven by a continuous learning mindset, you are an analytical and creative problem-solver with a passion for designing & delivering quality-driven solutions. You balance your attention to detail with proactive curiosity. You demonstrate strong ownership, accountability and effective stakeholder management skills.
  • Languages: Fluent proficiency in English and business proficient in Dutch.
  • Education/certifications: Completed technical HBO+ education or an equivalent level acquired through work experience. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (i.e. CISSP and CISM) is a plus.
  • Availability: You are available for at least 32 hours per week and are available to come to our Waardenburg offices on a weekly basis.
  • Driver's License: You have a valid EU driver's license.
  • Work Eligibility: You must already hold a valid working visa for and already live in the NL to qualify for this role.

ABOUT SITS

SITS Group - Security needs partners: As a leading group of companies for IT security, we stand for holistic security. With over 700 employees, the SITS Group combines the experience, competence, resources and services of top-class IT security providers into a comprehensive whole. With the help of innovative solutions and technologies, we offer our customers complete IT security concepts that are based on the aspects of protecting, detecting and defending. These include the use of tailor-made strategies, raising awareness among employees and far-reaching service packages. All processes in companies are becoming increasingly digitally networked. Thanks to coordinated measures and a multi-layered protection system, our customers are prepared for the future.

Ready to make an impact and secure Europe’s digital identities? Apply today!

For more information about our application and interview process click here

For any questions about this position, email us at: recruitment.nl@sits.com

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