Cybersecurity and Cryptography Architect, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 cyber cryptographic expertise to design and build secure systems for senior DoD clients? We’re looking for a crypto 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 review and collaborate on architecture and technical protocols, analyze cryptographic solutions, and review and coordinate cryptography policies and guidance at the DoD levels while coordinating work across Combatant 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 you help 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 like high-level DoD policy and strategy while 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: Experience with USG clients Experience in cryptographic protocols and computational analysis Experience with developing and presenting complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership entities, verbally and in writing Knowledge of evaluating cryptographic products and solutions Ability to analyze cryptography policy, and develop cryptography guidance and memorandums Ability to provide 4 cryptographic peer-reviewed papers on cryptographic analysis, published in cryptographic venues Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 14 years of experience in cryptography, OR Master's degree in a STEM field and 12 years of experience in cryptography 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 Doctorate 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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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