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# Cryptography Expert with Math and Programming Background

- **Company:** ATSEC Information Security Corporation
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), User Authentication, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Linux, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Hardware Security Module, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Network Protocols, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Transport Layer Security, Sysadmin, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4b3354bf786636b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in UNIX?, · A degree in Mathematics or Electric Engineering with Computer Science emphasis or vice versa (equivalent experience may be acceptable)

· Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, the mathematical concepts behind them, and their use in data protection.

· Strong programming and code analysis skills

· Familiarity with Unix-based command line environments (e.g., Linux)

· Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, SSH, IPsec, IKE, SRTP, SNMP)

· Knowledge of information security (e.g., authentication, access control, network security)

· Strong technical report writing skills

· Team player who can work independently

· Eagerness to delve into technical subjects

· Enthusiasm, good customer interface skills, positive attitude, strong communication skills (written and verbal), and effective teamwork and technical collaboration skills

· The flexibility to travel

Desirable skills include the following:

· Practical experience performing Common Criteria evaluations

· Practical experience performing FIPS 140-x testing

· Practical experience designing or implementing standards-based security features, * industry: 3 years (Required)

## Description

atsec is looking for cryptography experts to join our team in Austin, TX as information security analysts. This is NOT a sysadmin or network security position, but rather, this analyst will conduct laboratory-based testing of commercial hardware, software, or organizational security to ensure compliance with internationally aligned government standards such as FIPS 140 and Common Criteria. This on-site position requires a minimum of three years of industry-level experience.

As an analyst, you are expected to:

· Learn and use security concepts and techniques such as entropy, access control, authentication, auditing, side-channel analysis, etc.

· Become fluent in security standards such as FIPS 140 and Common Criteria

· Master and serve as an authority in technical domains such as cryptography, network protocols/security, hardware security, software engineering, database, mobile devices, virtualization and operating systems.

· Apply your knowledge and talents to scrutinize the security architecture, implementation, and deployment of a variety of cutting-edge IT products.

· Support atsec customers in security related areas and become, or continue to be, a recognized industry expert in your field.


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