Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring: Cybersecurity and Cryptography Architect, Senior

Job Number: R Cybersecurity and Cryptography Architect, Senior The Opportunity: Everyone understands security needs to be "baked in" to a system architecture, but you know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cybercryptographicexpertise to design and build secure systems forsenior DoD clients? We're looking for acrypto architect who can create solutions for senior DoD clients that will stand up to even the most advanced cyber threats. As a lead cryptography architect at Booz Allen, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior DoD clients leading cryptographic modernization efforts across the department. You'll develop architecture and technical protocols, perform computation analysis, and review and coordinate cryptography policies and guidance at the DoD levels whilecoordinating work acrossCombatant Commands, Services, and Agencies to support the warfighter and promote a Joint enterprise of information systems and networks. We need to come up with the best solution, so you'll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. This is a chance to lead a team to make a difference in the security of cryptographic capabilities. Your technical expertise will be vital as youhelp customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices like cryptographic modernization and key management.You'll be able to broaden your skillset into areas likehigh-level DoD policy and strategywhile building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure. Join our team as we transform obsolete encryption through cybersecurity. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to use cybersecurity solutions to help your clients meet their toughest challenges.This position is located in Arlington, VA. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have:

• 12+ years of experience with cryptography
• Experience with DoD clients
• Experience in cryptography, architecture, protocols, and computation analysis
• Experience with developing and presenting complex technical information to technical andnon-technical audiences, including DoD leadership, verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of evaluating cryptographic products and solutions
• Ability to analyze cryptography policy, and develop cryptography guidance and memorandums
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technology field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with leading cryptographic policy analysis and strategy development and implementation
• Knowledge of cryptographic publications, including NSM 8, NSM10, and CNSSP-15
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree
• CISSP Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. 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. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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