KBR
SeniorCryptoSecurityEngineer
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“Senior Crypto Security Engineer at KBR. Skills: Cryptography, Systems Engineering, Key Management, Space Systems. Provide technical expertise. Lead spacecraft cryptographic unit trade studies”
Industry & Context.
Active TS/SCI, Travel monthly
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active TS/SCI required, Bachelors degree, 15+ years systems engineering, 10+ years crypto/NSA cert/Key Management, 5+ years military/DoD/IC space/ground, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oral and written communication, Presentation skills
Nice to Have
Bachelors degree in technical field, Masters degree, Familiarity with Jira, Familiarity with Confluence, Experience with NSA Key Management Infrastructure, Experience with HAIPEs, Experience with cross-domain solutions
What You'll Do.
Provide technical expertise
Lead spacecraft cryptographic unit trade studies
Evaluate candidate solutions
Deliver recommendations
Oversee technical design
Develop encryption units
Deliver encryption units
Manage technical design
Develop encryption units
Deliver encryption units
Integrate with ground systems
Support testing activities
Oversee testing activities
Develop test procedures
Review test procedures
Participate in dry runs
Participate in CDRL review
Ensure requirement traceability
Provide support for PKMA
Build collaborative relationships
Represent crypto engineering function
Conduct technical reviews
Oversee crypto lifecycle management
Manage technical scope
Establish cryptographic standards
Enforce cryptographic standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative environment; Small teams; Government customers; Contractors; Subcontractors; FFRDC partners; Design reviews; Technical interchange meetings; Program-level forums
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Presentation
Process & Methodology
Program schedules, Program constraints
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Crypto Security Engineer ** _Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!_** KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a motivated and experienced Cryptography Subject Matter Expert to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global, secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide technical expertise in the development, integration, and delivery of both space and ground cryptographic units, ensuring all solutions align with mission objectives and system requirements. * Lead spacecraft cryptographic unit trade studies, evaluating candidate solutions against requirements, interface constraints, environmental considerations, performan
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