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LMI

Cryptography Firmware Engineer

$90K - $130K/yr

The ideal candidate has experience with embedded firmware development and an interest in applied ... contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and ...

LMI

Cryptography Firmware Engineer

$90K - $130K/yr

The ideal candidate has experience with embedded firmware development and an interest in applied ... contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and ...

Phase2 Technology

Cryptography Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$112.80 - $257/hr

Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or software development ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

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Booz Allen Hamilton

Cryptography Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$112.80 - $257/hr

Experience in applied cryptography, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or software development ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Wells Fargo

Senior Specialty Protocol Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

You'll work at the intersection of distributed systems and applied cryptography, translating ... Comfort building custom modules and modifying consensus logic, not just deploying smart contracts

Wells Fargo

Senior Specialty Protocol Engineer

Concord, CA

$114K - $157K/yr

You'll work at the intersection of distributed systems and applied cryptography, translating ... Comfort building custom modules and modifying consensus logic, not just deploying smart contracts

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract applied cryptography in the United States is $106,583.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Applied Cryptography vs Contract Cybersecurity Specialist?

AspectContract Applied CryptographyContract Cybersecurity Specialist
Required CredentialsCryptography certifications, security clearancesCybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH)
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, security firms, government agenciesCorporate, government, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageTech, defense, finance sectorsBroad industry sectors including finance, healthcare, tech
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on cryptographic protocols and encryptionFocus on overall security measures and threat mitigation

Contract Applied Cryptography specialists focus on designing and implementing cryptographic protocols and encryption methods, often working on highly technical security projects. Contract Cybersecurity Specialists have a broader role, addressing overall security strategies, threat detection, and mitigation across various systems. While both roles require security certifications and work in security-focused environments, their core responsibilities and expertise areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contract Applied Cryptography job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,583 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Cryptography Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Charlotte, NC

$70 - $85/hr

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Re-posted 29 days ago

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Job Description Job Title: Cryptography Engineer - Hiring FAST. Industry: Finance Location: Charlotte, NC | New Jersey Pay Rate: $70-85/HR on W2 Only - NO C2C Setting: Hybrid Required (Remote is NOT an Option) Duration: 12+ months Contract to Perm. Job ID: 246790 Required Qualifications: Systems Programming: 7+ years of experience in systems-level engineering, with expert proficiency in Go (for orchestration) and Rust (for cryptographic primitives).

Applied Cryptography: Deep experience implementing Threshold Cryptography and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). You should be comfortable implementing papers like GG20 from scratch. Confidential Computing: Hands-on experience with TEE technologies, specifically Confidential Containers (CoCo), AMD SEV-SNP, or Intel SGX/TDX.

You must understand attestation flows, measurements, and memory encryption. Attestation Standards: familiarity with the RATS architecture and components like Key Broker Services (KBS) and Attestation Services (AS). Secure Architecture: Experience designing "Defense-in-Depth" systems where infrastructure (Kubernetes/Cloud) is treated as untrusted.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with OIDC/Identity standards (integrating WebAuthn/FIDO2 with cryptographic operations). Familiarity with CNCF Trustee or similar attestation frameworks. Experience in institutional custody, key management, or high-security fintech environments.

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