Senior Cryptography Security Engineer (Space & DoD)

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,001 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a motivated Cryptography Subject Matter Expert to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will lead cryptographic development for space and ground systems within the MILSATCOM SE&I framework, working on mission-critical encryption solutions.

Expected to bring 15+ years in systems engineering with crypto and 10+ years in crypto and NSA-related processes, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience (crypto, cyber security, verification, integration, test).
• 10+ years experience with crypto, NSA certification processes, and Key Management.
• 5+ years experience with DoD/IC space and ground.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in development, integration, and delivery of space and ground cryptographic units.
• Lead crypto unit trade studies, evaluating candidates against requirements and interfaces; deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Oversee design, interfaces, development, and delivery of encryption units, ensuring compatibility with subsystems and standards.
• Manage crypto design and delivery with ground systems, mission operations, and secure architectures.
• Support testing activities for encryption units including test plans, procedures, and reports; participate in reviews.
• Provide PKMA support including secure key management processes and architecture alignment.
• Build strong relationships with government customers, contractors, and partners; represent crypto engineering in reviews and meetings.
• Lead and mentor engineers from junior to mid-level, including task assignments and reviews.
• Oversee crypto lifecycle management and alignment with program schedules and constraints.
• Establish and enforce cryptographic standards across programs.

Skills

Crypto experience

Systems engineering

Clearance TS/SCI

Leadership/mentoring

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SAIC is seeking a motivated Cryptography Subject Matter Expert to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will lead cryptographic development for space and ground systems within the MILSATCOM SE&I framework, working on mission-critical encryption solutions.

Expected to bring 15+ years in systems engineering with crypto and 10+ years in crypto and NSA-related processes, along with strong leadership and communication skills.