Cryptography Analyst - National Security (On-Site VA)

KBR, Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in McLean, Virginia (On-Site) seeks a Cryptography Analyst to advance cryptographic security for national security missions. You will analyze cryptographic systems, evaluate implementations, and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Join a team dedicated to solving cryptography challenges in mission-critical environments, with a competitive compensation package and a strong focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Minimum 12 years of cryptography-related work in classified environments.
• Experience with Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and access development.
• Demonstrated understanding of network protocols and communications technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, methodologies, and techniques.
• Experience reviewing, assessing, and resolving cryptography-related issues and vulnerabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide technical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software applications and systems to identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, and cryptographic weaknesses.
• Assess and evaluate cryptographic implementations, algorithms, protocols, and technologies.
• Conduct technical reviews of software and system architectures to ensure secure cryptographic practices.
• Recommend technical solutions, enhancements, and risk mitigation strategies to address identified issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cryptography-related topics in support of mission objectives.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to develop and implement secure solutions.
• Produce technical assessments, findings, and recommendations for leadership and customer review.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Cryptography experience

CNE & access development

Network protocols knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Security vulnerability assessment

Software analysis for security gaps

Job description

KBR, Inc. in McLean, Virginia (On-Site) seeks a Cryptography Analyst to advance cryptographic security for national security missions. You will analyze cryptographic systems, evaluate implementations, and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Join a team dedicated to solving cryptography challenges in mission-critical environments, with a competitive compensation package and a strong focus on professional development.