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How much do cryptographic vulnerability analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cryptographic vulnerability analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst vs Security Analyst?

AspectCryptographic Vulnerability AnalystSecurity Analyst
CertificationsCertified Encryption Specialist, CISSPCISSP, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentFocus on cryptographic systems, encryption protocolsBroader security infrastructure, network, and system security
Industry UsageFinancial, government, cybersecurity firmsAll industries with IT security needs

While both roles involve security, a Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst specializes in identifying weaknesses in encryption and cryptographic protocols, whereas a Security Analyst covers a wider range of security measures across networks and systems. The Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst's expertise is more focused on cryptography, making it essential for organizations prioritizing data encryption security.

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Infographic showing various Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst

Linthicum Heights, MD • On-site

MANTECH
IT Services • 5 - 10K employees
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Posted 9 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst to join our team in Linthicum Heights, MD.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Identifying vulnerabilities and cybersecurity threats to programs, functions, products, applications, and systems using HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and other information to assess vulnerabilities while conducting security evaluations of hardware and software components, architectures, algorithms, and protocols.
  • Comparing and contrasting various cryptographic attack techniques and developing operationally effective countermeasures by collaborating with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive, regular threat assessments of network cryptographic devices, components, and technologies.
  • Providing formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems, technologies, applications, operations, or missions being studied by using threat analysis and technical knowledge to provide security guidance and develop mitigations to threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Developing mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address vulnerabilities of networks, products, and services while creating and maintaining documentation on technical information and documenting research processes, analyses, and/or the results.
  • Identifying vulnerabilities to attack communications networks and systems while developing countermeasures and performing security analysis, evaluation, and guidance on the design and implementation of cryptographic protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8 years of Cryptographic Vulnerability Analysis or related Cybersecurity experience (no degree), OR a Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related) + 3 years of experience, OR a Master’s degree + 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Python, C, or C++ for code analysis and vulnerability assessments.
  • Proficiency in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience with network traffic analysis and packet inspection tools (Wireshark preferred).

Clearance Requirements:

  • Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

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