KBR

SeniorCryptoSecurityEngineer

$163–204k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“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.

Eligibility Requirements

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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