P5P5 — Expert Professional
Applied Mathematics Cryptographer
A Cryptographer specializes in securing information through mathematical encryption.
What this level means
Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas
- Scope
- Multiple systems or a technical domain
- Autonomy
- Sets direction within the domain
- Complexity
- Novel, high-ambiguity problems; establishes the approach
- Impact
- Org / multi-team outcomes
- Decision rights
- Authority over a technical domain
- Leadership
- Leads cross-team technical initiatives
- Typical experience
- 8–12 yrs
What you'd do
- Use mathematical theory to develop new encryption algorithms.
- Implement cryptographic libraries and tools within software systems.
- Attempt to crack or decode existing encryption to identify vulnerabilities.
- Keep up with the evolving field of cryptography.
- Advise other teams and leadership on cryptographic best practices.
- Develop encryption algorithms
- Implement security tools
- Conduct cryptanalysis
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Cryptography
- Algorithm development
- Security systems
- Programming
- Vulnerability assessment
- Cryptographic methods
- Security protocols
- Mathematical encryption
- Software security
- Penetration testing
- Encryption Algorithm Development
- Security Systems Implementation
- Cryptanalysis & Penetration Testing
- Research & Continuous Improvement
- Consultation & Training
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity
- Deep understanding of both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- Proficiency in programming languages relevant to cryptographic work
Common titles
Applied Mathematics VApplied Mathematics 5Staff Applied MathematicsLead Applied MathematicsExpert Applied MathematicsMathematical Modeling VMathematical Modeling 5Staff Mathematical ModelingLead Mathematical ModelingExpert Mathematical ModelingAlgorithm Development VAlgorithm Development 5Staff Algorithm DevelopmentLead Algorithm DevelopmentExpert Algorithm DevelopmentAlgorithm Developer V
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
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