Local Registration Authority - Active Secret Clearance Required
Company: ENS Solutions, LLC
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. Requirements 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. Benefits 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
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