Senior Applied Cryptography Engineer

IITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation in India is seeking a Senior Applied Cryptography Engineer to design, implement and improve security solutions for advanced communication systems. The role requires hands-on cryptographic work and collaboration across engineering teams.

The candidate will analyze requirements, test implementations and develop prototypes, contributing to secure architectures and deployment. Ownership of technical activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cryptography or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, information security, or secure communications.
• Hands-on cryptographic implementation and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and integrate cryptographic and security solutions.
• Analyze requirements and recommend cryptographic approaches.
• Test, validate and improve cryptographic implementations.
• Develop prototypes and technology demonstrations for cryptographic solutions.
• Collaborate with software, networking, electronics and cybersecurity teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and test reports.
• Take ownership of assigned technical activities.

Skills

Applied cryptography

Secure communication

Cryptographic software

Security testing

Education

Master's degree in Cryptography

Electronics & Communications Eng

Job description

IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation (Samgnya) is the National Hub for Quantum Communication established under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Samgnya focuses on the development, testing, validation, deployment and commercialization of advanced communication and emerging quantum technologies.

About Samgnya

IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation (Samgnya) is the National Hub for Quantum Communication established under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Samgnya focuses on the development, testing, validation, deployment and commercialization of advanced communication and emerging quantum technologies.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Applied Cryptography Engineer with practical knowledge of cryptography and secure communication to implement, test, integrate and improve security solutions. The candidate should be adaptable, capable of troubleshooting and upgrading systems, taking ownership of technical activities, and effectively communicating and sharing technical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and integrate cryptographic and security solutions, applying appropriate encryption, authentication, digital signatures and key management mechanisms for applications, systems and secure communication platforms.
• Analyze technical and security requirements and recommend suitable cryptographic approaches, technologies, tools and libraries
• Test, validate, troubleshoot and improve cryptographic and security implementations, including functional, security and performance testing.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes, proof-of-concepts and technology demonstrations for cryptographic solutions.
• Collaborate with software, networking, electronics and cybersecurity teams for system integration and project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports and project updates.
• Take ownership of assigned technical activities and contribute effectively

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in Cryptography, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, information security, secure communication, cryptographic software, network security or related technology areas.
• Hands-on experience in applying cryptographic techniques to real-world systems, including data protection, secure communication, encryption and authentication.
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, validating, upgrading or improving cryptographic and security implementations will be preferred.
• Experience in cryptographic software development, security protocols, secure systems or network security will be preferred.
• Experience working on R&D, technology development, prototype development or secure communication projects will be an advantage.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering or R&D teams will be preferred.