Cryptography Specialist
Cryptography Specialist
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Job Description
Overview
As a Cryptography Specialist you will focus on designing implementing and maintaining cryptographic solutions to protect sensitive data and communications. You will ensure confidentiality integrity authentication and non-repudiation in digital systems.
Contributions
The Cryptography Specialist will be responsible for assessing implementing and managing cryptographic solutions to secure sensitive information systems with a focus on preparing for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) in line with NIST guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Perform discovery and inventory of cryptographic assets across enterprise systems.
- Analyze encryption algorithms key management practices and system dependencies for vulnerabilities.
- Assess cryptographic assets for quantum risk exposure and classify them by risk level.
- Develop and recommend quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions and transition strategies.
- Support integration of cryptographic inventories into enterprise tools (e.g. ServiceNow CMDB).
- Collaborate with security engineers architects and developers to embed cryptographic controls into applications and infrastructure.
- Perform security testing code reviews and cryptanalysis to identify vulnerabilities.
- Monitor emerging threats and recommend improvements to cryptographic practices and policies.
- Document cryptographic processes standards and technical guidelines.
- Provide subject matter expertise on cryptographic standards policies and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Mathematics or related field
- 7 years of experience in applied cryptography PKI or cybersecurity engineering
- Familiarity with NIST PQC standards and federal cybersecurity guidance
- Strong knowledge of RSA ECC DH and modern quantum-resistant algorithms
- Strong knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric encryption hashing digital signatures and key exchange protocols
- Experience leading discovery risk classification and transition readiness assessments
- Hands-on experience with PKI TLS/SSL HSMs and key management systems
- Familiarity with programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python C/C Java Go or Rust)
- Experience applying cryptographic controls in cloud and enterprise environments
- Understanding of compliance frameworks and standards (e.g. FIPS 140-3 NIST SP 800 series ISO 27001)
- Experience with post-quantum cryptography or advanced cryptanalysis
- Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills
- Relevant Professional certifications such as CISSP CEH GIAC certifications
Preferred
- Masters Degree in Cryptography Computer Science or related field
- Familiarity with blockchain zero-trust architectures or privacy-enhancing technologies
About steampunk
Identity Statement
As part of the application process 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.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland Federal Civilian Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story visit .
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by participates in the E-Verify program.
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