Cryptography Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a cryptography engineer to collaborate with U.S. Space Force and Booz Allen teams on cryptographic strategies for RWMT, TISR, and EM programs. You will help design architectures and inform senior leadership on critical security decisions affecting national security.

The role requires direct interaction with Space Force policy makers and military leaders, shaping future on-orbit designs and crypto capabilities for combat missions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams and network admins.
• 3+ years of experience with processes to procure and manage Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) or developing or evaluating cryptographic requirements for space or terrestrial cryptography.
• Experience working with COMSEC teams.
• Knowledge of cryptographic modernization strategies for legacy, current, and future devices.
• Knowledge of cryptographic architectures.
• Ability to brief senior level government officials.

Skills

Cybersecurity collaboration

COMSEC

Cryptographic modernization

Cryptographic architectures

Brief senior officials

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DoD 8140 Intermediate (Security+|GSEC|SSCP)

DoD 8140 Advanced (CISSP|CISM|GCIA|GDSA)

Job description

The Opportunity:As a cryptography engineer, y ou’ll work with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force on cryptographic strategies tha t will sustain and evolve the next generation R esilient Missile Warning and Tracking ( RWMT ), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) . You will work with cross-functional and cross-organization al Crypto, Cyber, and Command team s on new and novel approaches to cryptographic solutions and architectures that will inform senior leadership on critical security decisions relevant to protection of nation al security. This is an opportunity to use your critical thinking and analytical skillsets to inform government leaders and commanders on solutions to cryptographic challenges and enhance crypto capabilit ies that will provide critical information to our warfighte r during combat engagements .If you want to be in the fight with our client, influencing the most critical global Space and Terrestrial combat missions, this is the opportunity for you. This is a position that provides direct , shoulder-to-shoulder work with U.S. Space Force policy makers and military Co mmand er s that directly contribute s to future on-orbit designs needed to drive success for critical global missions .Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:7+ years of experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams and network admins3+ years of experience with processes to procure and manage Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) or developing or evaluating cryptographic requirements for space or terrestrial cryptographyExperience working with COMSEC teamsKnowledge of cryptographic modernization strategies for legacy, current, and future devicesKnowledge of cryptographic architecturesAbility to brief senior level government officialsTS/SCI clearanceBachelor’s degreeDoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or SSCP CertificationNice If You Have:Experience with on space-based remote sensing systemsExperience managing secure voice devices, network encryptors, link encryptors, secure remote access devices, hard disk encryptors, and Tier 3 management devicesExperience managing organizational mission assurance or risk management planning, training, and exercise programsExperience with USAF or USSF Cryptographic SystemsKnowledge cryptographic contract requirementsAbility to recommend actionable contract languageMaster’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or CybersecurityDoD 8140 Advanced Certification such as CISSP, CISM, GCIA, or GDSA CertificationClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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