Senior Crypto Security Engineer

KBR, Inc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in El Segundo seeks a Senior Crypto Security Engineer to enhance national security through cryptographic unit development and integration. The successful candidate will lead technical evaluations, manage encryption unit designs, and oversee testing activities to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Ideal applicants have extensive experience in systems engineering and strong communication abilities, complemented by a relevant BS degree. This role offers an impactful opportunity within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 15+ years' experience in systems engineering, including crypto and cyber security.
• 5+ years' experience with military DoD or Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the development and delivery of cryptographic units.
• Lead evaluation of trade studies for spacecraft cryptographic unit solutions.
• Oversee testing activities for encryption units including verification and validation.

Skills

Technical expertise in cryptography

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

BS in technical field (engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Senior Crypto Security Engineer page is loaded## Senior Crypto Security Engineerlocations: El Segundo, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2118774**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.KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying for this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.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.* **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, performance criteria, and testability. Deliver clear, data‑driven recommendations to program leadership and customers.* Oversee the technical design, interface definition, development, and delivery of needed encryption units, including hardware and firmware. Ensure compatibility with subsystems and compliance with mission, cybersecurity, and interface standards.* Manage technical design, interface definition, development, and delivery of needed encryption units, ensuring proper integration with ground systems, mission operations, and secure architectures.* Support and oversee all testing activities for encryption units including dry runs and SVT. Ensure successful completion of verification and validation campaigns by developing or reviewing test plans, procedures, and reports. Participate in TRRs, dry run, SVTs, participate in CDRL review, address anomalies, and ensure full requirement traceability.* Provide supplemental support for Protected Key Management Architecture (PKMA) including secure key management processes, documentation, and architecture alignment.* Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government customers, contractors, subcontractors, and FFRDC partners. Represent the crypto engineering function in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program‑level forums.* Lead and mentor engineers (junior to mid‑level), including task assignment, technical reviews, and professional development.* Oversee crypto lifecycle management. Manage technical scope, priorities, and dependencies for cryptographic tasks within program schedules and constraints.* Establish and enforce cryptographic standards and best practices across programs and platforms.**Work Environment:*** **Location:** On-site* **Travel Requirements:** About once monthly* **Working Hours:** Standard**Qualifications:****Required:*** **An active TS/SCI is required for this position*** BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science* Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, operations, and sustainment* 15+ years’ experience with systems engineering, which may include crypto, cyber security, requirements development, verification, integration, and test* 10+ years’ experience with crypto, NSA certification processes, and Key Management processes* 5+ years’ experience with military or DoD or Intelligence Community space and ground* Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Possess strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; able to author final-version deliverable technical documents and reports**Preferred Skills:*** MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science* Familiarity with Jira and Confluence* Experience with NSA’s Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)* Experience with HAIPEs and cross-domain solutions (CDS)* Certifications, such as CISSP, SANS, CEH, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP, OCSMP (MBSE)**Basic Compensation:** $163,000-$204,000 in CaliforniaThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.**KBR Benefits**KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams