Cryptographic Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Overview At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate need for an Outreach and Awareness personnel to support Air Force Cryptographic Modernization efforts at Scott AFB, IL, by helping identify capability gaps, assess vulnerabilities in COMSEC and cryptographic systems, and develop recommendations, requirements, and strategic plans for modernized solutions across air, ground, space, cyber, and weapons platforms. The position also supports roadmap development, architecture and requirements documentation, compliance tracking, fielding strategies, and leadership briefings related to enterprise cryptographic modernization Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below: * Participate in meetings, progress reviews, integrated teams, working groups, etc. * Draft, edit, and review a variety of correspondence and documentation, primarily using Microsoft Office applications. * Provide information management, records management, scheduling functions, and meeting/conference support. * Prepare briefing/training materials and present briefings/trainings. * Liaise and coordinate with personnel at all levels inside and outside the organization. * Provide awareness of new/evolving requirements and recommendations for integration. * Provide support for planning, programming, tracking, and financial execution. * Prepare information papers, point papers, background papers, and staff studies.
Task-Specific Responsibilities * Develop technology announcements, survey/summary reports, review and analysis reports, or technical papers for publication (e.g., Bullet Background Papers, Point Papers). Disseminate information on HQ CCC products and services. Conduct analysis and provide recommendations to HQ CCC regarding outreach, training, and awareness of HQ CCC cyber mission and activities.
* Develop and maintain a DAF Crypto Service Catalog consisting of obsolete, modern, and future HADs. Collect and maintain details on each device, such as product slick sheets, HW/SW versions, device capabilities, POC details, modernization options, and availability.
* Coordinate and validate new Cybersecurity Solutions Service Requests Process (CSRP) inquiries and recommend submittal to NSA, modification, or rejection to the Government. Assist the Government's prioritization of existing certification efforts and communicate status to relevant parties.
* Coordinate with NSA, PMOs, vendors, and CCC on HAD certification status, timelines, impediments, and expected completion dates for DAF certification efforts. Track the progress of non-DAF-led certification efforts that are relevant to DAF users. Assist the Government in addressing and communicating the consequences of schedule changes. Requirements * TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
* Minimum of two (2) years of advanced staff experience planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams using an existing Task Management Tool (TMT) or other staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, and background papers to drive adoption of critical recommendations.
* Minimum of two (2) years of advanced staff experience planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams to drive adoption of critical recommendations. Why This Role Matters * Real-World Impact - Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being. * Growth-Oriented Environment - Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices. * Culture of Empowerment - You'll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success. Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People! Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development