Cryptography Expert with Math and Programming Background
ATSEC Information Security Corporation, Austin, TX
atsec is looking for cryptography experts to join our team in Austin, TX as product-oriented information security analysts. These positions may be at an entry, senior or principal level, depending on your applicable work experience and skill sets.
- 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
Qualifications:
Candidates possessing a solid understanding of cryptography and its use in data protection will have an advantage in our hiring process.
- This position does requires the following:
- A degree in Mathematics or Electric Engineering with Computer Science emphasis or vice versa (equivalent experience may be acceptable)
- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, and the mathematical concepts behind them
- 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
Last updated: 2025-08-21 posted on 2025-08-20