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Cryptographic Engineer Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Senior Specialty Protocol Engineer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Cryptographic Implementation: Implement and optimize privacy-preserving primitives, specifically ... Engineer custom ABCI++ extensions (specificallyPrepareProposaland Vote Extensions) to implement an ...

Blockchain Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$88K - $119K/yr

Blockchain Engineer Location: NY/NJ (Hybrid) Qualifications / Experience $120k/ann Bachelor ... of cryptographic concepts -- digital signatures, hashing, PKI, and secure key management -- as ...

Blockchain Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$88K - $119K/yr

Understanding of cryptographic concepts - digital signatures, hashing, PKI, and secure key ... Web3 Engineering Depth: Strong command of the Web3 technology stack - from smart contract ...

Work with NIST cryptographic algorithms Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration ... Model-Based Systems Engineering using Cameo or MagicDraw * Experience with RF and EW systems Pay ...

... cryptographic concepts. Ability to demonstrate manual testing experience including all of OWASP Top ... Programming experience in two of the following languages: C#, Java, Python, Ruby Additional ...

Sr. Application Security Engineer

Montvale, NJ · On-site

$61.50 - $82/hr

... cryptographic concepts. • Ability to demonstrate manual testing experience including all of OWASP Top 10. Qualifications Skills Required • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills • ...

Drive execution of strategic programs spanning Post-Quantum Cryptography, PKI, Secrets Management, Machine Identity, and Cryptographic Services. * Partner with engineering teams to assess impacts ...

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How much do cryptographic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for cryptographic engineer in New York is $104,804.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,600.00 and $126,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cryptographic engineer?

To thrive as a Cryptographic Engineer, you need a deep understanding of mathematics, cryptographic algorithms, and computer science, typically supported by a relevant degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with cryptographic libraries, security protocols, programming languages like C/C++ or Python, and certifications such as CISSP or CEH are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills set standout professionals apart in this role. These competencies are essential to design, implement, and maintain secure systems that protect sensitive data and ensure organizational trust.

What are some common challenges faced by cryptographic engineers when implementing new encryption protocols in a production environment?

Cryptographic Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility with existing systems, maintaining performance while integrating robust security measures, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. Implementing new protocols may also require extensive testing to avoid vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards. Effective collaboration with software developers and IT teams is crucial to ensure seamless deployment and minimize potential disruptions to business operations.

What does a cryptographic engineer do?

A cryptographic engineer designs, develops, and implements encryption algorithms and security protocols to protect data confidentiality and integrity. They analyze cryptographic systems, stay updated on security vulnerabilities, and often work with programming languages like C or Python, as well as cryptography tools and standards. Their work is essential in securing communications, financial transactions, and sensitive information across various industries.

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Infographic showing various Cryptographic Engineer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,804 per year, or $50.4 per hour.

$120K - $202K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Who we are looking for

This roleis responsible forengineering,modernizingand automating enterprise PKI, certificate lifecycle management, machineidentityand related cryptographic capabilities across on-premises,hybridand cloud environments.We are looking for a senior PKI engineer who can design and implement secure, scalable, and highly automated cryptographic services. The candidate should be comfortable working across infrastructure, cloud, security,application,and governance teams, with a strong focus on reducing manual work and improving operational resiliency.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior PKI Engineer you will

  • Design, implement andmaintainenterprise PKI and certificate lifecycle management platforms.
  • Lead automation for certificate issuance, renewal, deployment,validationand governance workflows.
  • Develop integrations with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, SailPoint, CyberArk, Splunk, Azure,AWSand related security technologies.
  • Support public and private Certificate Authority services, trust models, certificateprofilesand lifecycle standards.
  • Drive machine identity management capabilities across servers, applications, APIs,devicesand cloud services.
  • Leadcertificatediscovery, remediation,migrationand platform modernization initiatives.
  • Develop automation using APIs, PowerShell,Pythonand modern orchestration tools.
  • Partner with infrastructure, cloud,applicationand security teams to implement cryptographic solutions.
  • Support crypto agility and post-quantum cryptography readiness initiatives.
  • Support audit,regulatoryand cybersecurity initiatives related to PKI and cryptography.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive execution across multiple teams.
  • Practical focus on risk reduction, operational simplification,automationand measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams, leadership,auditand risk stakeholders.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of PKI, cybersecurity, infrastructureengineeringor related enterprise technology experience.
  • Strong knowledge of PKI, TLS, SSL, certificate authorities, HSMs, OCSP, CRL,SSHand code signing concepts.
  • Experience withKeyfactor, DigiCert, Microsoft ADCS, Venafi or comparable certificate lifecycle management platforms.
  • Strong scripting and automation experience with PowerShell, Python, RESTAPIsor similar technologies.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication,documentationand stakeholder management skills.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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