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KBR, Inc. · 4 months ago

Crypto Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

KBR is a leading company specializing in engineering, logistics, and cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Crypto Systems Engineer to support the implementation and integration of cryptographic solutions in space systems, ensuring robust security engineering and customer support.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Investigating and applying evolutionary and revolutionary technologies for the advancement of network architecture, development of security and management enablers, and establishment of an associated test environment

Coordinating cryptographic certification activities with the designated space responsible office, ensuring solutions that obtain timely certification

Reviewing Systems Key Management Plans (SKMP) and Key Generation Management Plans and Procedures (KGMPP)

Evaluating / maximizing use of Commercial Off-The Shelf crypto-enabled products

Supporting senior leadership in technical discussions and evaluations

Providing liaison support and promoting communication between the customer and external program offices and agencies in the form of meetings and conferences

Developing and supporting briefing opportunities of interest for technology sponsors/mission partners

Resolving programmatic and technical equipment issues involving customer programs, the IC community, and the military services

Providing cryptographic risk assessment support for satellite programs to the designated approving official and/or Chief lnformation Security Officer

Providing cyber security advice and assistance for Space and Terrestrial acquisition, and for operational components' plans for the design, development, manufacture, acquisition, lease, launch, life-cycle support or operation of any DoD Space system

Requirements development for current and future high assurance cryptographic solutions

Facilitate the staffing of crypto design documentation

Track the work of other contracts related to requirements, issues, and schedules

Deliver programmatic expertise as required

Deliver cryptographic risk assessment support to programs

Deliver implementation and integration support for key management systems

Advise customer on crypto acquisition strategies

Qualification

Crypto engineeringCOMSECCryptographic risk assessmentActive TS/SCI clearanceMilitary experienceCustomer supportLeadershipProblem solving

Required

Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph

5+ years' experience with Crypto engineering / COMSEC

Preferred

Military / DOD / IC space and ground experience

BS in engineering or related field

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees