Enterprise Crypto Security Engineer

nLogic•El Segundo, CA

2h•$149,400 - $220,300•Onsite

About The Position

nLogic is seeking an experienced Enterprise Crypto Security Engineer to provide technical leadership supporting the development, integration, testing, certification, and delivery of cryptographic capabilities across advanced military satellite communications systems. The position supports space and ground architectures and requires expertise in cryptographic engineering, NSA certification processes, key management architectures, and secure communications technologies. The role supports the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort, providing systems engineering and integration for the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command. The effort supports the acquisition of advanced military and commercial satellite communications capabilities that deliver secure, survivable, and protected communications worldwide. The position is performed onsite in El Segundo, California, with minimal travel and standard work hours. U.S. citizenship is required. The posting lists an active TS/SCI clearance as a required qualification and also states that candidates must currently possess an active Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
Understanding of systems engineering across development, production, operations, and sustainment phases.
At least 7 years of systems engineering experience.
At least 7 years of cryptographic engineering, NSA certification, and key management experience.
At least 5 years supporting military, DoD, or Intelligence Community space or ground systems.
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
U.S. citizenship is required.
The posting also states that candidates must currently possess an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Technical bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Master's degree in a technical discipline.
Experience with NSA Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
Experience supporting HAIPE and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS).
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.
Professional certifications including CISSP, CEH, SANS, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, or OCSMP.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership supporting development and integration of cryptographic systems.
Lead cryptographic trade studies and engineering assessments.
Support technical design, interface definition, and delivery of encryption systems.
Ensure compliance with mission, cybersecurity, NSA, and interface standards.
Support development and integration of ground and space cryptographic architectures.
Support verification, validation, certification, and accreditation activities.
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and major milestone reviews.
Support Protected Key Management Architecture (PKMA) activities.
Develop recommendations regarding crypto lifecycle planning and sustainment.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight for engineering activities.
Support contractor and government reviews of cryptographic solutions.