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Senior Crypto Test Engineer

Nathan Kunes Inc (NKI Engineering) • San Diego, California, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $101,234 - $131,610 / year

Posted Jan 28, 2026Apply by Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

NKI is looking for a test engineer to provide security and functional testing for cryptographic network systems. This is an exciting position which will introduce networking professionals to cutting edge networks and cryptographic systems.

Salary Range: $101,

Full Description

Job Description

NKI is looking for a test engineer to provide security and functional testing for cryptographic network systems. This is an exciting position which will introduce networking professionals to cutting edge networks and cryptographic systems.

Salary Range: $101,234 - $131,610 depending on experience

Responsibilities include

· Perform configuration and set up of networked cryptographic devices in a variety of network DoD systems and environments

· Perform functional and performance testing of devices to determine suitability with operational military capabilities

· Develop test reports and user guides

· Answer technical queries and assist Navy users

· Create/Maintain documentation of system configuration

Preferred Experience

· Networking (Basic routing, use of Cisco IOS, knowledge of VPNs)

· Experience administering Linux / CentOS (RHCSA preferred)

· Security Certifications (CISSP, CompTIA+, Security+)

· Experience configuring/managing cryptographic devices and COMSEC handling

· Experience with key management systems/PKI concepts

· Experience with VPN tunneling, SSH

· Experience with monitoring tools and their implementation (e.g., Snort and Wireshark)

Travel

· 90% in office 10% Travel with infrequent international travel.

· Valid Passport required

Education

· B.S. degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Clearance

· A Must - United States Citizenship and a US DoD clearance

· Experience with Government Crypto devices preferred

Nathan Kunes Incorporated (NKI) has been in business since 1998 and specializes in providing Software, System and Information Assurance engineering services to the DoD and Intelligence Community Agencies.

Position includes an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, bonus pool participation and educational training opportunities.

NetworkingLinuxSecurity CertificationsCryptographic DevicesCOMSEC HandlingKey Management SystemsPKI ConceptsVPN TunnelingSSHMonitoring ToolsSnortWiresharkmulti-location

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