Crypto Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

10d•$150,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph
5+ years’ experience with Crypto engineering / COMSEC

Nice To Haves

Military / DOD / IC space and ground experience
BS in engineering or related field

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinating cryptographic certification activities with the designated space responsible office, ensuring solutions that obtain timely certification.
Reviewing Systems Key Management Plans (SKMP) and Key Generation Management Plans and Procedures (KGMPP).
Evaluating / maximizing use of Commercial Off-The Shelf crypto-enabled products.
Supporting senior leadership in technical discussions and evaluations.
Providing liaison support and promoting communication between the customer and external program offices and agencies in the form of meetings and conferences.
Developing and supporting briefing opportunities of interest for technology sponsors/mission partners.
Resolving programmatic and technical equipment issues involving customer programs, the IC community, and the military services.
Providing cryptographic risk assessment support for satellite programs to the designated approving official and/or Chief Information Security Officer.
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.
Requirements development for current and future high assurance cryptographic solutions
Facilitate the staffing of crypto design documentation
Track the work of other contracts related to requirements, issues, and schedules
Deliver programmatic expertise as required
Deliver cryptographic risk assessment support to programs
Deliver implementation and integration support for key management systems
Advise customer on crypto acquisition strategies