Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

KBR, Inc; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support PKMA modernization and integration into ESS for national security space programs. You will lead systems engineering, develop technical requirements, and coordinate acquisition activities across government and industry stakeholders.

The role requires a TS clearance, a strong background in cryptographic key management, and proven experience in large-scale system integration and cyber engineering for DoD or IC

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD, IC, or national security space programs.
• Experience with cryptographic systems, key management infrastructure, COMSEC, or TRANSEC operations.
• Experience developing technical requirements, SOWs, acquisition packages, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities supporting PKMA modernization and integration into ESS.
• Develop and review technical requirements, Statements of Work, Technical Requirements Documents, Interface Control Documents, and acquisition documentation.
• Support Fair Opportunity Proposal Request, Request for Information, and other acquisition package activities for the PKMA modernization contract.
• Analyze vendor or contractor inputs and provide clear technical recommendations to government and program leadership.
• Develop technical roadmaps and dependency analyses supporting PKMA development, integration, testing, certification, and deployment.
• Coordinate cryptographic key management requirements across ground, terminal, payload, and space segment stakeholders.
• Support COMSEC/TRANSEC planning, test strategy, certification planning, and integration activities.
• Develop PKMA-related risk assessments, mitigation plans, and executive-ready briefings.
• Participate in key management, cyber engineering, SATCOM, and security working groups.
• Coordinate with NSA, Space Systems Command, mission partners, contractors, and system developers.
• Support technical baseline reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and integration readiness activities.
• Prepare concise status updates, program briefings, and decision-support materials for leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cryptographic key management

Technical writing

Briefing skills

Cybersecurity

MBSE/CAMEO

DOORS

Jira

Top Secret clearance

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer***Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!*****KBR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support modernization and integration of the Protected Key Management Architecture (PKMA) capability within the Enterprise SATCOM System.** The successful candidate will provide systems engineering, acquisition, cryptographic key management, requirements, integration planning, and stakeholder coordination support across government, contractor, and national-level crypto stakeholders. This role supports ongoing PKMA modernization activities, FOPR/SOW documentation, COMSEC/TRANSEC risk mitigation, dependency planning, testing, certification, and ESS integration milestones.**Why Join Us?*** **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*** Lead systems engineering activities supporting PKMA modernization and integration into ESS.* Develop and review technical requirements, Statements of Work, Technical Requirements Documents, Interface Control Documents, and acquisition documentation.* Support Fair Opportunity Proposal Request, Request for Information, and other acquisition package activities for the PKMA modernization contract.* Analyze vendor or contractor inputs and provide clear technical recommendations to government and program leadership.* Develop technical roadmaps and dependency analyses supporting PKMA development, integration, testing, certification, and deployment.* Coordinate cryptographic key management requirements across ground, terminal, payload, and space segment stakeholders.* Support COMSEC/TRANSEC planning, test strategy, certification planning, and integration activities.* Develop PKMA-related risk assessments, mitigation plans, and executive-ready briefings.* Participate in key management, cyber engineering, SATCOM, and security working groups.* Coordinate with NSA, Space Systems Command, mission partners, contractors, and system developers.* Support technical baseline reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and integration readiness activities.* Prepare concise status updates, program briefings, and decision-support materials for leadership.**Work Environment:*** **Location:** On-site* **Travel Requirements:** Minimal* **Working Hours:** Standard**Qualifications:****Required:*** **Active Top Secret clearance required for this position*** Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline* 7+ years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or national security space programs* Experience with cryptographic systems, key management infrastructure, COMSEC, or TRANSEC operations* Experience developing technical requirements, SOWs, acquisition packages, and engineering documentation* Experience supporting large-scale system integration efforts* Strong technical writing and briefing skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)**Preferred:*** Master's degree in engineering or related discipline* Experience with SATCOM, AEHF, ESS, EHF, or strategic communications systems* Knowledge of PKI, KMI, PKMA, or enterprise key management architectures* Experience supporting NSA-certified cryptographic systems* Familiarity with MBSE/CAMEO, DOORS, Jira, or engineering toolsets* Experience supporting acquisition strategy, source selection, and contract execution* Certification in systems engineering, such as INCOSE CSEP or ESEP* Certification such as CISSP, CEH* Requirements management* Technical baseline management* Interface development and ICD adjudication* Risk management* Digital engineering* Cybersecurity engineering* Executive communications* Cross-functional team leadershipThe PKMA modernization effort is a critical dependency for future ESS cryptographic capabilities, including key delivery, ECU integration, COMSEC/TRANSEC operations, and enterprise SATCOM resilience. The selected candidate will directly influence technical direction, acquisition execution, integration success, and risk posture for this modernization effort.**Basic Compensation:** $149,400 - $186,700 in El Segundo CA