Registration Authority (RA) - Active Secret Clearance

*** This role is contingent upon Contract Award***

The Registration Authority (RA) is responsible for managing and processing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) credentials within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This includes identity validation, certificate issuance, and lifecycle support for classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) environments. The RA ensures all operations comply with DoD, DISA, and NIST identity assurance and information security policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct identity proofing and validation for DoD personnel, contractors, and system entities in accordance with DoDI 8520.02, CNSSI 1300/1301, and NIST 800-63-3.
• Operate and manage PKI issuance systems to process requests for Common Access Cards (CACs), SIPRNet tokens, and software/hardware-based certificates.
• Maintain Registration Authority Workstations (RAWs), ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs, operational readiness, and audit tracking.
• Issue, revoke, renew, or suspend digital certificates in coordination with the Certificate Authority (CA).
• Maintain complete and accurate logs, audit records, and documentation of all PKI transactions.
• Coordinate with Local Registration Authorities (LRAs), Trusted Agents (TAs), ISSOs, and Network/System Administrators to support user access and credential delivery.
• Respond to user requests and troubleshoot PKI-related issues including certificate chain validation and smart card/token problems.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, performing self-assessments, and remediating findings.
• Enforce policies to protect sensitive information and cryptographic materials in accordance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• 3–5 years of experience in PKI operations, cybersecurity, or identity management, with specific experience as a Registration Authority or related role.
• Working knowledge of the DoD PKI infrastructure, including roles of CA, RA, LRA, KRA, and Trusted Agents.
• Familiarity with hardware token management (e.g., SIPR tokens), smart card readers, middleware, and PKI tools such as Entrust or ActivIdentity.
• In-depth understanding of DoDI 8520.02, CNSSI 1300, CNSSI 4005/4006, and NIST SP 800-63-3.
• Ability to manage sensitive information, maintain accountability of digital credentials, and ensure strict adherence to federal policy.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of official DoD RA or PKI Operations training.
• Experience operating RA Workstations and associated PKI support tools in SIPRNet environments.
• Familiarity with eMASS, STIG Viewer, and other cybersecurity compliance tools.
• Prior experience supporting federal audits, RMF documentation, or identity and access management (IAM) frameworks.

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Relocation Assistance