so you're definitely using a 3rd part cert, not the self signed one..
I'd take a look at
/etc/e-smith/templates-custom/home/e-smith/ssl.crt: MANUALLY_ADDED, OVERRIDE
if you just want to use your self signed cert:
config delete modSSL
/etc/e-smith/events/actions/initialize-default-databases
signal-event post-upgrade
signal-event reboot
if you need a valid cert, take a look at letsencrypt