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# Associate Crypto Test Engineer (Top Secret Cleared)

- **Company:** NATHAN KUNES, INC.
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CentOS, Cisco IOS, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing, Public Key Infrastructure, Snort (Software), Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4c53c07ce83659eb

## About the Role

* U.S. citizenship required
 * Top Secret security clearance required
 * 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field of study.
 * Experience with:
 + Networking (Basic routing, use of Cisco IOS, knowledge of VPNs)
 + Administering Linux / CentOS (RHCSA preferred)
 + Configuring/managing cryptographic devices
 + Key management systems/PKI concepts
 + VPN tunneling, SSH
 + Monitoring tools and their implementation (e.g., Snort)

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Government Crypto devices.
 * Security Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA+, Security+).

## Description

* Perform configuration and set up of cryptographic devices in a variety of network systems and environments
 * Perform functional and performance testing of devices to determine suitability with operational military capabilities
 * Develop test reports
 * Answer technical queries and assist users
 * Create/Maintain documentation of system configuration


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