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# Cryptographic Systems Engineer (CSE)

- **Company:** Aurex Platform
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/49f32bf2-453e-4c3f-87af-b4d424bce1d8

## About the Role

* Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET clearance is required. SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph preferred.
 * Experience: Proven track record with NSA certification processes and space-based cryptographic implementations.

## Description

As a Cryptographic Systems Engineer, you will analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop rigorous system requirements specifications. You will serve as a technical guide for users, advising on alternative approaches and conducting feasibility studies to ensure mission success., * Technical Leadership: Lead the integration of requirements, design, and technology, incorporating new plans and systems into ongoing operations.

 * Government Liaison: Interact directly with Government stakeholders regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations, resolving complex problems and conflicts.
 * Compliance & Certification: Leverage deep experience with NSA processes to support the approval and certification of cryptographic solutions. This includes Security Requirements Development, Guidance and Analysis, Testing & Validation, and obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
 * Space Systems Engineering: Apply expertise in Security Engineering for Space Systems, specifically in the selection, implementation, and verification of cryptographic solutions for orbital applications., Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant's citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United
States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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