Security Engineer

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a global leader in digital trust, PKI, and machine identity management, helping organizations manage and secure keys, certificates, and identities across cloud, containers, and enterprise environments. As digital ecosystems grow, we enable secure, scalable, and automated cryptographic operations.

About the Role

We are building a talent pool for PKI Engineers to support enterprise scale certificate and key management initiatives. This role focuses on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate lifecycle management, cryptographic systems, and secure integrations across cloud, containerized, and on-prem environments.

What You'll Do

Primary Requirement

PKI key generation & algorithms

Understands public & private keys, generation and algorithms 

Design, implement, and support Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions

Manage the certificate lifecycle (issuance, renewal, expiration, revocation, error handling)

Troubleshoot certificate-related issues including missing, expired, or misconfigured certificates

Work with CRLs and OCSP for certificate revocation and distribution

Perform log analysis to diagnose cryptographic, TLS, and certificate-related issues

Support TLS protocols, ciphers, token formats, and key generation algorithms

Integrate PKI services using protocols such as ACME, CMP, EST, SCEP, and REST APIs

Deploy and support PKI in Azure cloud environments

Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)

Troubleshoot issues involving proxies, load balancers, and network layers

Work across Linux and Windows Server environments

Collaborate with security, platform, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure system design

Knowledge of cryptographic concepts (ciphers, token types, TLS protocols, algorithms, key generation)

Experience with PKI tools such as:

• OpenSSL

• Keystore Explorer

• EJBCA )

• ClientToolbox or similar tools

• Experience with Azure Cloud

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

• Solid background in Networking fundamentals

• Experience working with SQL databases and SQL scripting

• Proficiency in Linux OS and Windows Server environments

• Understanding of OAuth and modern authentication flows

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale security or infrastructure systems

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience

1-3 years of experience in PKI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or cryptography-related roles

Strong understanding of Public and Private Keys and cryptographic fundamentals

Hands-on experience with PKI concepts and certificate chains

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies. 

·   Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience. 

·   Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.

·   Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home. 

·   Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.