Lead Crypto Engineer

Job Description

We invite you to discover how your unique combination of strengths and experiences can benefit our work program in new ways. This role will have an opportunity to influence strategic direction as well as identify and shape new opportunities. They will also provide mentorship to junior engineers and provide technical leadership across key crypto outcomes.

Develop new and novel cryptographic technology concepts that support sponsor investment in cryptographic resiliency to defend against advanced and evolving threats like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

Work closely with the AF sponsor, NSA, research labs, trusted vendor community, and members of the AF/DoD operational community to lead the development and execution of a multi-year Cryptographic Technology Development Strategy (TDS).

In-depth technical understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms and the government agency Evaluation/Certification Processes.

Support the development/deployment of crypto capability in a more agile manner to meet the speed of the evolving threat.

Apply strong interpersonal skills to work across organizational interests to execute engineering efforts and produce secure systems for our customer.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Active/current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience with high-assurance crypto technology development – including but not limited to New/novel Key Management approaches and virtualized solutions
• Awareness of AI/ML in cryptographic applications
• Applied knowledge of systems engineering and system security engineering
• Understanding of encryption processes, algorithms, and standards
• Understanding of device certification standards and processes
• Awareness of DoW acquisition processes and information assurance requirements
• Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the DOW acquisition process and Information Assurance requirements
• Possess strong analytical and modeling skills
• Proven understanding of terrestrial, airborne and satellite communication systems and their effects on cryptographic algorithm and mode selection
• 10+ years’ experience in crypto systems with emphasis on technology development/demonstration

Itinerary

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Clearance

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI

Salary Compensation Range and Midpoint

$158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200

Annual Work Location Type

Hybrid