Strategic Cryptography Engineer for Space & Defense

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

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.