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Principal Cryptography Engineer

2 months ago


El Segundo, California, United States MITRE Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Cryptography Engineer to join our team at MITRE. As a key member of our Future Space Capabilities department, you will play a critical role in providing thought leadership and expertise in secure system design and applied cryptography.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership in the design and implementation of secure cryptographic systems and protocols.
  • Develop and propose new research and approaches to secure system design, leveraging recent advancements in cryptography and commercial technology.
  • Collaborate with department leadership and subject matter experts to evolve our strategy and technical capabilities in alignment with sponsor needs.
  • Lead and mentor staff in domain knowledge and capabilities, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
Requirements
  • Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Must have active Top Secret clearance for consideration.
  • Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and important cryptographic protocol standards such as TLS, IKE/IPsec, S/MIME, OAuth, etc.
  • Deep technical understanding of one or more areas within cryptography or applied cryptography.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating successfully with teams and building and leveraging relationships that had a positive impact on the work.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive, critical thinking skills and a Track record of impactful work – how you have made a difference.
  • Excellent written/verbal communications skills.
  • This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field of study.
  • Experience in cryptographic or cryptanalytic research.
  • Experience with cryptographic algorithm and/or protocol coding, with particular expertise in quantum resistant algorithms.
  • Desire to specify and execute independent research applicable to government sponsor problems.
  • A personal desire to help others, including our sponsors, to develop and acquire safe and secure applications.
  • Prior successful experience leading teams.
  • Active DoD Top Secret / SCI
Clearance Requirements

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

Top 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

Compensation and Benefits

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$168,500 - $210,500 - $252,500 Annual

MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics.