Inline EncryptionCrypto Engineer

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VT-ARC a technical services and applied research company has built an organizational culture marked by four primary values: Teamwork Integrity Excellence and Service. Integral to our success is our staffs enthusiasm for solving tough problems by working together in teams to get the job done. We foster a culture where every employees contribution is valued and performed with integrity while maintaining a fun work environment. VT-ARC strives for excellence in all that is done for our clients and such achievement is recognized through service/merit awards. Moreover we promote a sense of community larger than VT-ARC alone where staff and institutional resources can be applied in service to our country.

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About You:

You are a senior Inline Encryption and Crypto Engineer with deep experience implementing integrating and sustaining Type 1 encryption solutions for enterprise networks classified enclaves and mission communications environments.

You understand A-side/B-side inline encryption models red/black separation encryption boundary design COMSEC-controlled environments keying dependencies management paths failover behavior and the practical realities of deploying encryption across multiple transport layers.

You are adaptable and comfortable working across and coordinating closely across technical teams and individual contributors. You have a mission focus and take pride in building systems the right way and supporting them end-to-end.

Position Overview:

VT-ARC is seeking a Senior to Staff level Inline Encryption / Crypto Engineer to support enterprise encryption engineering Type 1 inline encryption integration crypto modernization and secure transport implementation for mission-critical programs within TS/SCI environments.

This role is focused on crypto engineering across the full implementation lifecycle from requirements interpretation and architecture input through detailed design integration planning deployment validation documentation and transition to operations. The role supports global enterprise networks across multiple transport layers including internet-connected private transport classified multi-enclave and fully air-gapped environments.

The Inline Encryption / Crypto Engineer will partner with programmatic staff and technical leads to deliver secure and mission-aligned encryption capabilities. You have a mission focus and take pride in building systems the right way and supporting them end-to-end.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end inline encryption engineering activities including architecture input detailed design implementation planning integration validation and operational transition.
• Design implement integrate and modernize Type 1 inline encryption capabilities across global enterprise networks classified enclaves multi-enclave environments and air-gapped networks.
• Engineer A-side/B-side placements red/black separation crypto boundary designs keying dependencies management paths high availability and failover behavior.
• Integrate encryption capabilities across multiple transport layers including WAN LAN private transport commercial transport cloud interconnect satellite and mission communications paths.
• Coordinate crypto engineering dependencies with COMSEC KMI WAN LAN UC identity cybersecurity infrastructure and operations teams.
• Develop crypto implementation plans connection diagrams test procedures migration runbooks configuration records and operational support documentation.
• Support lab validation proof-of-concept activities integration events cutovers troubleshooting and operational acceptance testing.
• Ensure encryption designs and implementation activities support applicable DoD NSA CNSS RMF ATO STIG and program security requirements.
• Provide technical mentoring and implementation guidance to network and mission communications teams on crypto integration dependencies and operational impacts.

Required Education Certification Skills Capabilities:

• Demonstrated senior-level experience implementing or integrating inline encryption network encryption COMSEC-dependent transport or secure network boundary capabilities in classified or high-assurance environments.
• Working knowledge of Type 1 encryption concepts A-side/B-side design red/black separation encrypted transport integration crypto boundary placement and keying dependencies.
• Experience supporting global or multi-site enterprise networks across WAN LAN private transport carrier services classified enclaves or air-gapped operating environments.
• Ability to coordinate technical dependencies among COMSEC network engineering cybersecurity systems engineering operations and mission stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of routing switching segmentation transport diversity high availability failover monitoring and troubleshooting as they relate to encryption deployments.
• Experience supporting RMF processes ATO documentation STIG compliance security controls or equivalent cybersecurity compliance activities for network infrastructure.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation diagrams implementation guides test procedures and operational handoff materials.

Desired Education Certification Skills Capabilities:

• Experience with NSA Type 1 inline encryptors HAIPE environments and cross domain solutions TACLANE or equivalent controlled cryptographic equipment.
• Familiarity with COMSEC operations KMI processes key material handling dependencies and controlled equipment lifecycle processes.
• Professional certifications such as Security CISSP SANS INCOSE CSEP or ESEP OCSMP (MBSE) CCNP JNCIP or equivalent technical credentials.
• Experience integrating encryption with SD-WAN MPLS satellite cloud interconnect UC and mission communications environments.
• Experience with packet capture crypto troubleshooting path validation network performance analysis or transport failover testing.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles defense-in-depth network design and secure enclave integration.

Primary Work Location: Work is expected to be fully onsite in Arlington VA.

Special Work Conditions: Occasional travel may be required; up to 10%

Security:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required

Competitive Salary: VT-ARC offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract and retain senior technical talent supporting mission-critical programs.

Salary: $185000-$220000/yr. based on skills experience clearance technical depth and mission alignment.

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation: VT-ARC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit R&D organization affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech or VT). Our mission is to provide superior analytic and technology solutions across multiple domains by leveraging Virginia Techs multidisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem. With unique access to the broad and rich research enterprise found at Virginia Tech VT-ARC forms multi-disciplinary teams to apply innovative solutions to the real-world problems that strain our social political industrial and economic foundations.

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