Registration Authority

About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.The WorkThe Junior RA role provides entry level, on-site support as a Registration Authority for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) J6 C4E supporting the DoD’s Public Key Encryption/Infrastructure (PKE/I) implementation.  As a Registration Authority, the candidate’s duties will include providing specialized expertise to assist Registration Authority (RA) personnel in the creation of NIPR and/or SIPR PKI tokens, and interfacing with Trusted Agents for Token request, distribution and unlocking PINs.  Required Experience and Education1-3 years' experience in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity1-3 years' experience in technical positions focusing primarily on DoD or Federal PKI or PKE1-3 years’ requirement identified can be concurrent and/or overlapping0-1 years' experience as Registration Authority / Key Recovery Agent (RA/KRA) on NIPR and SIPR Monitor Registration Authority (RA) Operations in accordance with DoD PKI RA-LRA CPS, DoD Registration Practice Statement (RPS), and internal Joint Service Provider (JSP) processes and procedures to ensure RA Operations are aligned with DISA audit requirementsOutstanding customer support and knowledge transferIssuance of Non-Person Entity (NPE), user, admin, group, role, VIP, and mobile code-signing certificatesSupport revocation, suspension, and restoration of a certificate on Unclassified and/or Classified networksSupport registration and/or termination of RAs and Trusted Agents (TAs)Perform third party key recoveryPossible off-hours work to support releases and outagesPreferred ExperienceGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to follow policies and proceduresAbility to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questionsAptitude to address negative situations and resolve them in a positive mannerExcellent team skills, must be thorough, must have excellent communications skillsDemonstrate initiative and be results oriented with flexibility and tenacityDemonstrate the ability to continuously adjust priorities to reflect changing circumstancesAbility to work in a dynamic cross-organizational team environment Strong dedication to provide quality customer serviceEffective problem-solving skills and inherent decision-making abilityStrong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify the cause of issues with the system or determine if other teams need to be included in resolving an issueAbility to manage own projects including communications to customers as well as work as part of a larger team managed by a project manager Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.  What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.