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Infrastructure Engineer (PKI)

Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Summary: The Infrastructure Engineer (PKI) role involves supporting a critical upgrade of an enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment, transitioning from Windows Server 2016 to Server 2025. The position requires hands-on experience in PKI upgrades or migrations and is based in South Wales. The contract duration is between 4 to 6 months, with an immediate start. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the upgrade and modernisation of an existing PKI estate
  • Work across Microsoft Certificate Services (AD CS)
  • Ensure a secure and stable migration to Server 2025
  • Review and optimise CA hierarchy (Root & Subordinate)
  • Manage certificate lifecycle & auto-enrolment
  • Configure CRL/AIA
  • Troubleshoot and resolve PKI-related issues during transition
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience delivering PKI upgrades or migrations end-to-end
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft PKI/AD CS
  • Experience with Windows Server (2016 and newer versions)
  • Solid understanding of certificate lifecycle management
  • Knowledge of secure enterprise infrastructure environments
  • Ability to operate as a hands-on engineer, not purely advisory

Salary (Rate): £450 Daily

City: Cardiff

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Infrastructure Engineer (PKI) - Paying up to £450 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in South Wales, 4 to 6 Month Contract, To Start ASAPYour new company

You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in South Wales.

Your new role

We're seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with strong PKI expertise to support a critical upgrade of an enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment, moving from Windows Server 2016 to Server 2025.

This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who has personally led or contributed to PKI upgrades or migrations and can step in quickly to help drive the programme forward.The Role:

- Support the upgrade and modernisation of an existing PKI estate- Work across Microsoft Certificate Services (AD CS)- Ensure a secure and stable migration to Server 2025Review and optimise:- CA hierarchy (Root & Subordinate)- Certificate lifecycle & auto-enrolment- CRL/AIA configuration- Troubleshoot and resolve PKI-related issues during transition- Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth deliveryWhat you'll need to succeed

- Proven experience delivering PKI upgrades or migrations end-to-end

- Strong expertise in:Microsoft PKI/AD CSWindows Server (2016 newer versions)- Solid understanding of:

Certificate lifecycle managementSecure enterprise infrastructure environments- Ability to operate as a hands-on engineer, not purely advisoryWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Rate:
£0/year
Location:
Cardiff
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Undetermined
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

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