How to hire a cryptological technician

How to hire a cryptological technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cryptological technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cryptological technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cryptological technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a cryptological technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect cryptological technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents cryptological technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Cryptological Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Cryptological Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$14-35
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Engineering Technician Lead	Engineering technician leads are technical professionals who lead a team to design and build prototypes of a planned product or equipment. These technician leads are required to provide advice and technical support to the engineering team to resolve technical issues as well as oversee system maintenance and enhancement... Show more	$38-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Corrective Maintenance
   • Electronic Equipment
   • CTT
   • Technical Guidance
   • Computer Equipment
   • Electronic Sensors
   • Weapons Systems
   • Signals Intelligence
   • Communication Signals
   • Sailors
   • Tactical Guidance
   • Cryptologic
   • Video Display Terminals
   • Transcribing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage project for full distribution of new PCs.
   • Accomplish the procurement of PC supplies from NSA in Frankfurt, Germany.
   • Perform signal analysis on various types of radio communications while accomplishing classify NSA assist tasks.
   • Perform validations and calibrations on fisher Roc 107 800 and 827 rtu mvs equipment.
   • Repair, calibration, maintenance of H2O, H2S, O2 and total sulfur analyzers.
   • Gain critical knowledge in AGA, API, and GPA measurement standards while working directly under the measurement supervisor.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cryptological technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cryptological technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cryptological technicians' average salary in nebraska is 44% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cryptological technicians 59% less than senior-level cryptological technicians.
   • Certifications. A cryptological technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cryptological technician's salary.

   Average cryptological technician salary

   $47,215yearly

   $22.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cryptological technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 30, 2025

4. Writing a cryptological technician job description

   A job description for a cryptological technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a cryptological technician job description:

   Cryptological technician job description example

   TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT

   Upon completion of initial 7-9 week Recruit Training (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptology. This consists of technical “A” School and possibly advanced “C” School or “F” School.

   CTI training - Class “A" School is broken into two phases. Phase One takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks long. Phase Two is 12 weeks long. Class “F” School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, Calif.

   CTT training - Class “A” School is approximately 17 weeks long. After “A” school, some CTTs will attend a Class “C” School that is approximately 26 weeks in duration. The schools are located in Pensacola, Fla.

   CTN training - Class “A” School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, Fla.

   CTM training - Class “A” School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, Fla.

   CTR training - Class “A” School is approximately 22 weeks long. The school is located in Pensacola, Fla.

   Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.

   To learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiter.

   EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

   Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like the following:

   1. Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
   2. Post-9/11 GI Bill

   QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

   A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics community. There are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NF. Contact a recruiter for details.

   A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the Navy. Those seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. They should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude of math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified work.

   Specific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptology. Contact a recruiter for details.

   General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cryptological technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cryptological technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cryptological technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cryptological technician job on Zippia to find and recruit cryptological technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit cryptological technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cryptological technician

   Once you've found the cryptological technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new cryptological technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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