Cryptography Engineer — Space Security Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cryptography Engineer to shape cryptographic strategies for RWMT, TISR and EM with the U.S. Space Force and cross‑functional teams.

You will advise senior leaders on secure crypto architectures and provide critical support for national security missions. This role also involves direct collaboration with policy makers and military commanders to inform decisions on future on-orbit designs.

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
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or SSCP Certification

Skills

Cybersecurity collaboration

CCI management

COMSEC knowledge

Cryptographic architectures

Brief senior officials

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification (Security+, GSEC, SSCP)

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cryptography Engineer to shape cryptographic strategies for RWMT, TISR and EM with the U.S. Space Force and cross‑functional teams.

You will advise senior leaders on secure crypto architectures and provide critical support for national security missions. This role also involves direct collaboration with policy makers and military commanders to inform decisions on future on-orbit designs.