National Security Cryptography Analyst

KBR Careers; Virginia (MN); 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

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR’s Cryptography Analyst role sits within the National Security Solutions team, offering work on high-end cryptographic systems for national security missions. Based in McLean, VA, the position emphasizes identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating cryptographic implementations, and delivering actionable recommendations to leadership and customers.

Ideal candidates bring active TS/SCI with poly, extensive cryptography experience in classified environments, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years of cryptography-related work within 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 Polygraph

Cryptography experience

CNE & access development

Network protocols

Cryptographic algorithms

Vulnerability assessment

Technical communication

Job description

KBR’s Cryptography Analyst role sits within the National Security Solutions team, offering work on high-end cryptographic systems for national security missions. Based in McLean, VA, the position emphasizes identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating cryptographic implementations, and delivering actionable recommendations to leadership and customers.

Ideal candidates bring active TS/SCI with poly, extensive cryptography experience in classified environments, and strong communication skills to