PKI Specialist – Level 3

The contract seeks a Level 3 PKI Specialist to provide advanced technical expertise in the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure systems to support secure communications and identity management for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, scalability, and resilience of digital certificate infrastructure, enabling encrypted data exchange, user authentication, and non-repudiation across critical defense networks. This role requires deep knowledge of industry standards, certificate lifecycle management, hardware security modules, and integration with enterprise identity systems in a high-security government environment. The position is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512 and is tied to operations within Canada’s National Capital Region. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 16, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified providers to submit proposals. Although no set-aside provisions or specific organizational requirements are detailed, the work demands proven experience with government-grade PKI deployments, compliance with federal security protocols, and the ability to deliver mission-critical infrastructure under stringent operational constraints. All performance is expected to align with the security and reliability standards required by the Government of Canada for national defense applications.