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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level cryptography engineer in the United States is $69,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Cryptography Engineer vs Entry Level Security Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Cryptography EngineerEntry Level Security Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; basic understanding of cryptographyBachelor's in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related; knowledge of security protocols
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, development of encryption algorithms, cryptographic systemsMonitoring security systems, analyzing threats, implementing security measures
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cybersecurity firms, financial institutionsCorporate IT departments, government agencies, financial services

Entry Level Cryptography Engineers focus on developing and analyzing encryption methods, while Entry Level Security Analysts monitor and protect systems from threats. Both roles require a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles but differ in their specific focus areas and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Cryptography Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 6% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 2% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 10% Physical, 50% Hybrid, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,362 per year, or $33.3 per hour.
Software Engineer - Entry Level for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions

Software Engineer - Entry Level for Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

$85.81K - $95.19K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

General Dynamics Mission Systems rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 184 rated software companies

Job description

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math, plus 1 year of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a software engineer for Space, Cyber, and Intelligence (SC&I) business area, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for engineering Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Software, Debugging, and Test.
What sets you apart:
  • Clear understanding of the software engineering concepts, principles, theories, software development process, and agile methodology
  • Clear understanding of the software development process, with agile experience
  • Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Languages such as Rust, C, C++, Java, Python, C#
  • Environments such as Linux, SELinux, Windows PowerShell
  • Optional: Embedded environments such as Embedded Linux, RTOS, VxWorks, ESXi, YOCTOL
  • Optional: Networking and Protocols such as IP, Ethernet, Cryptography, or Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
  • Optional: Security expertise such as NSA High Assurance, Raise the Bar
  • Optional: Debugging and Scripting such as Bash, Perl, sed, awk, Python

Our Commitment to You:
  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is mostly on-site in Scottsdale, AZ with some limited Flex.
#LI-Hybrid
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $85,807.00 - USD $95,193.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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