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PKI Security Analyst

MetLife

Cary, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Digital Certificates, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Event Management, Financial Services, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Protocols, Interpersonal Skills, JavaScript, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Proof of Concept, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Policy, Security Protocols, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Unix Operating Systems, Use Cases, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cary, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
Role Value Proposition:

MetLife is searching for an enthusiastic, passionate, and recognized individual to help make an impactful difference in an industry-leading company. You’ll play a critical role in our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for our global key management initiatives. You will execute critical security operations activities - incident response, vulnerability management, analysis, event management, and recovery. This hands-on position requires strong global collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams to engineer and support key management solutions that comply with MetLife’s security policies and regulatory obligations. The candidate will have the ability to influence, document, and implement PKI security safeguards and configurations in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Implementation and support of all key management areas, including SSL certificates, SSH keys, and other digital certificates and encryption.

* Support discovery, monitoring, alerting, and analysis for PKI and underlying infrastructure.

* Maintain documentation related to the key management practice, including areas of design, proof of concept use cases, implementation, validation, operational management, and disaster recovery.

* Evaluate current global and technology-specific processes to determine process improvements, and how best to gain more effectiveness and efficiency

* Maintain and enhance technical requirements for implementation and adoption of a best-in-class PKI within MetLife.

* Communicate PKI security & encryption policy and implementations.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Security, or equivalent work experience.

* 2-4 years of work experience with combined IT security and PKI operations.

* Working experience with AI (Copilot, Claude, etc.)

* Solid knowledge of network and web-related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, TLS, secure communication protocols).

* Good organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

* Experience with Certificate Lifecycle Management tools (CyberArk/Venafi preferred).

* Skills with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, and Bash.

* Experience using AI tools to drive automation and efficiency.

* Experience with enterprise deployment tools (Tanium preferred).

* Competency with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.

* Experience with x509 certificate signer tools (Microsoft CA preferred).

* Moderate knowledge of modern security architectures, their challenges, common approaches to overcome their challenges, and their inherent security strengths and weaknesses.

* Experience with cloud native key management is a plus.

* Strong interpersonal and team skills.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and collaboration.

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies",[1] Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [1] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [2] accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

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2. mailto:accommodations@metlife.com
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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