Chapter 5: Cryptographer/Cryptanalyst
This chapter will cover two job roles: cryptographer and cryptanalyst, which are blended under the title of cryptographer since the majority of open private sector job postings list cryptographer as the job title in demand. As a cryptographer, you will also be doing cryptanalyst work in attempting to break encryption. In this chapter, you will learn about what cryptographers do, where they might work, and the average salary range for cryptographers in the US. You will also learn about the career progression options and learn common interview questions for the role.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- What is a cryptographer?
- How much can you make in this career?
- What other careers can you do?
- Common interview questions for cryptographers