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Jay Pataky

@jaypataky

Security engineer specializing in cryptography and PKI modernization, including SSL/TLS, automation, and post-quantum readiness.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead crypto modernization—building Crypto Agile environments with post-quantum readiness, automated x509 and cloud PKI services, and strong SSL/TLS fundamentals—while partnering with teams to translate complex security concepts into practical risk reduction.

I’m a Security engineer with over nine years of expertise in cryptography and PKI infrastructure, including SSL/TLS and certificate lifecycle management across enterprise environments. I founded a quantum task force, driving awareness and initial adoption of post-quantum strategies, while leading cloud PKI modernization and x509 automation. I’ve translated complex crypto concepts for diverse stakeholders to guide large-scale security transformations.

At PNC Bank, I automated the issuance/installation of x509 certificates to many platforms (F5, Websphere, Apache, Akamai, Kubernetes, etc) and led modernizing PKI infrastructure and cloud-based certificate services. Earlier, as a Cyber Security Specialist, I managed Digital Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and maintained the Venafi Trust Protection Platform, while enforcing policy-standard PKI practices and troubleshooting SSL/TLS issues.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Security Engineer

Current

PNC Bank

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Automated x509 certificate issuance and installation across enterprise platforms (e.g., F5, WebSphere, Apache, Akamai, Kubernetes) and drove a 70% certificate automation rate. Founded the PNC Quantum Task Force to evaluate NIST post-quantum cryptography, led cloud PKI modernization, and supported digital signatures and code signing initiatives.

PKI Certificate Automation Digital Signatures Key Management OpenSSL

Cyber Security Specialist

PNC Bank

Feb 2015 - Mar 2020 (5 years 1 month)

Managed enterprise digital certificate lifecycle management (CLM) and maintained the Venafi Trust Protection Platform, troubleshooting SSL/TLS issues and enforcing PKI practices aligned to CP/CPS standards. Provided cryptographic consultation to projects requiring security guidance and supported SSH key management rollout through Venafi.

SSL TLS PKI Policy Management (CP CPS)Third Party CA Integration Cryptographic Consultation