This position will be on-site reporting to our Bangalore office, M-F.
This role requires shift flexibility, including the ability to rotate between days, mids, and nights.
The Principal Engineer will be responsible for creation of procedures, implementation of processes and development of staff for managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments. Serve as a subject matter expert and team lead, staying in tune with all client configuration issues and all internal projects.
Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise PKI solutions using Venafi as the primary tool, along with KeyFactor and Sectigo.
Architect and manage certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and automation across hybrid environments.
Conduct root cause analysis and remediation for PKI-related incidents.
Maintain detailed documentation for PKI architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
10+ years of hands-on experience in PKI management, with deep expertise in Venafi and Sectigo

- Experience with KeyFactor, Sectigo, and other PKI platforms is a plus.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based certificate management.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.




- Understanding of network architecture and implementation is a must; ideal candidate will have worked with network security analysis.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
- An understanding of a wide array of server grade applications such as: DBMS, Exchange, DNS, SMTP, IIS, Apache, SharePoint, Active Directory, Identity Management, Patch Management, LDAP, SQL, and others
- Hands-on experience with automation using REST APIs and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
- This role is a Work from Office role.

Work/life balance
Qualified training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Optiv Chips In' encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

📌 Principal Engineer (Hybrid/ Remote) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Optiv
📍 Bengaluru