Local Registration Authority - Active Secret Clearance Required

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

The Local Registration Authority (LRA) supports the Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (DoD PKI) program by validating identities and processing digital certificate requests for personnel, systems, and devices within a designated organization or command. The LRA ensures that PKI credentials are issued in compliance with DoD directives and federal identity assurance policies across classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) environments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform identity proofing and validation of individuals requesting DoD PKI credentials in accordance with DoDI 8520.02 and CNSSI 1300 series policies.
• Process digital certificate requests and support issuance, suspension, and revocation operations for SIPRNet and UNCLASS tokens.
• Operate and maintain LRA workstations and associated software/tools to interface with the Registration Authority (RA) and Certificate Authority (CA) systems.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and NIST 800-63-3 Identity Assurance Level (IAL) requirements during in-person validation.
• Maintain detailed logs, user records, and audit documentation for each PKI transaction to support internal reviews and external audits.
• Assist in the training and awareness of PKI procedures and end-user responsibilities across supported units.
• Coordinate with Registration Authorities (RAs), Trusted Agents (TAs), System Administrators, ISSOs, and Information Assurance (IA) personnel for secure and timely processing of credentialing services.
• Support DoD and agency-specific PKI audit readiness and participate in inspections or compliance reviews as required.

• Active Secret clearance.
• 2–5 years of experience working in cybersecurity, identity management, or PKI operations within the DoD or federal government.
• Strong understanding of DoD PKI policies, certificate lifecycle management, and identity proofing standards.
• Experience with SIPR token issuance, hardware token devices, CAC/PIV, and Entrust or ActivIdentity tools.
• Familiarity with applicable DoD directives (DoDI 8520.02), CNSSI 1300/1301, and NIST 800-63-3.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with end-users and command stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping abilities.
• Must be U.S. citizen and meet all eligibility requirements for handling classified systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an LRA, RA, or Trusted Agent in a DoD or federal environment.
• Completion of DoD LRA or RA certification training.
• Familiarity with eMASS, STIG Viewer, and DoD audit/compliance procedures.
• Knowledge of key management infrastructure (KMI) and COMSEC support processes a plus.

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