Crypto Systems Engineer

KBR
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
Title:
Crypto Systems Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Support the Directorate by evaluating and certifying the implementation, integration, and embedment of cryptography and cryptographic-related cyber security solutions into customer-owned or controlled Space systems, through robust cryptographic security engineering and information systems security engineering disciplines.

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:
  • Technology: Investigating and applying evolutionary and revolutionary technologies for the advancement of network architecture, development of security and management enablers, and establishment of an associated test environment.
  • Certifications: Coordinating cryptographic certification activities with the designated space responsible office, ensuring solutions that obtain timely certification.
  • Systems: Reviewing Systems Key Management Plans (SKMP) and Key Generation Management Plans and Procedures (KGMPP).
  • Products: Evaluating / maximizing use of Commercial Off-The Shelf crypto-enabled products.
  • Leadership: Supporting senior leadership in technical discussions and evaluations.
  • Customer Support: Providing liaison support and promoting communication between the customer and external program offices and agencies in the form of meetings and conferences.
  • Opportunity: Developing and supporting briefing opportunities of interest for technology sponsors/mission partners.
  • Problem Solving: Resolving programmatic and technical equipment issues involving customer programs, the IC community, and the military services.
  • Risk Assessment: Providing cryptographic risk assessment support for satellite programs to the designated approving official and/or Chief lnformation Security Officer.
  • Systems: Providing cyber security advice and assistance for Space and Terrestrial acquisition, and for operational components' plans for the design, development, manufacture, acquisition, lease, launch, life-cycle support or operation of any DoD Space system.
  • Solutions: Requirements development for current and future high assurance cryptographic solutions
  • Documentation: Facilitate the staffing of crypto design documentation
  • Schedules: Track the work of other contracts related to requirements, issues, and schedules
  • Program: Deliver programmatic expertise as required
  • Risk: Deliver cryptographic risk assessment support to programs
  • Support: Deliver implementation and integration support for key management systems
  • Strategy: Advise customer on crypto acquisition strategies
Work Environment:
  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph
  • COMSEC: 5+ years' experience with Crypto engineering / COMSEC
Desired Qualifications:
  • Military / DOD / IC space and ground experience
  • Education: BS in engineering or related field
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.

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.
Posted 2025-11-08

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