Trust Services Standards & Regulatory Specialist (eIDAS, ETSI)

Trust Services Standards & Regulatory Specialist

(Certification Service Providers – eIDAS, ETSI & PKI Focus)

Position Overview

The Trust Services Standards & Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring that PKI-based certification and trust service frameworks comply with national regulations and internationally recognized standards, including eIDAS principles, ETSI trust service standards, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) best practices. The role supports regulatory supervision, licensing, conformity assessments, and policy development related to trust services and digital trust ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities 1. Standards & Regulatory Framework Management

• Maintain expert knowledge of international trust services and PKI frameworks, with a focus on the EU eIDAS Regulation as a benchmark for electronic identification and trust services.
• Apply eIDAS concepts such as electronic signatures, electronic seals, timestamps, electronic registered delivery services, website authentication, and electronic archiving within PKI-enabled trust models.
• Assess qualified and non-qualified trust services, including associated cryptographic assurance levels, regulatory implications, and compliance requirements.

• ETSI Trust Services & PKI Standards
• Develop and maintain expertise in ETSI EN 319 series standards, including:
• EN 319 401 – General Policy and Security Requirements for Trust Service Providers
• EN 319 411-1 / EN 319 411-2 – Certification Authorities and Qualified Certificates
• EN 319 421 – Trusted Time-Stamping Services
• EN 319 451 / EN 319 452 – Electronic Registered Delivery Services
• Support the interpretation and implementation of ETSI and PKI standards in licensing evaluations, technical reviews, and supervisory activities.
• Provide guidance on aligning technical and PKI requirements with internationally recognized assurance and compliance frameworks.
• Conformity Assessment, Audit & Supervision
• Support conformity assessments, audits, and ongoing supervision of Certification Service Providers (CSPs) and Trust Service Providers (TSPs).
• Review audit and assessment reports prepared by approved Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs).
• Evaluate compliance against ETSI standards, PKI security requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in regulatory decisions related to qualification, compliance gaps, corrective actions, suspension, or revocation of trust services.
• Strategic Benchmarking & Policy Advisory
• Utilize eIDAS, ETSI, and PKI standards as benchmark models to support regulatory development and international alignment.
• Monitor developments related to eIDAS 2.0, digital identity wallets, advanced PKI implementations, and emerging trust services.
• Prepare briefing notes, regulatory guidance, position papers, and executive summaries for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical policy recommendations.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in PKI, digital trust services, cybersecurity compliance, regulatory affairs, or related domains.
• Experience working with regulators, auditors, certification bodies, trust service providers, or PKI operators is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications related to information security, PKI, cybersecurity, or compliance are considered an advantage.
  
  

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of eIDAS principles, legal assurance levels, and supervisory models.
• Solid knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including:
• Certification Authorities (CA)
• Certificate lifecycle management
• Trust chains
• Key management
• Cryptographic assurance
• Practical experience with ETSI trust service standards and their application in audits and regulatory supervision.
• Knowledge of audit, accreditation, and conformity assessment frameworks related to trust services.
• Strong analytical, regulatory, and policy development capabilities.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to translate international standards into enforceable regulatory requirements.
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of digital identity ecosystems and trust frameworks.
• Familiarity with eIDAS 2.0 and Digital Identity Wallet initiatives.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and cybersecurity standards.
• Ability to work effectively with technical, legal, and executive stakeholders.
  
  

Skills: trust services,etsi,eidas,digital,pki