Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Cryptographic technicians, also called crypto clerks, cryptologists, and cryptanalysts, operate cryptographic equipment used for coding, decoding, and sending secret messages. They are mainly employed by the government, for positions in all branches of the military, and by government agencies such as the National Security Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of State, and any other intelligence operations. Cryptographic technicians are also employed by industries—such as banking—that transact confidential business via computer and the Internet.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Cryptographic Technical Director
Senior Cryptographic Technician
Cryptographic Technician
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