Cryptography Analyst

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role, protecting our national security.

Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: Work with advanced cryptographic technologies and mission-critical systems supporting national security objectives. Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled technical experts dedicated to solving complex cybersecurity and cryptography challenges. Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly influence the security and effectiveness of critical government missions through the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software applications and systems to identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, and cryptographic weaknesses.
• Assess and evaluate cryptographic implementations, algorithms, protocols, and technologies.
• Conduct technical reviews of software and system architectures to ensure secure cryptographic practices.
• Recommend technical solutions, enhancements, and risk mitigation strategies to address identified issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cryptography-related topics in support of mission objectives.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to develop and implement secure solutions.
• Produce technical assessments, findings, and recommendations for leadership and customer review.

Work Environment

Location: McLean, VA (On-Site)

Travel Requirements: Minimal (0-10%)

Working Hours: Standard business hours

Qualifications

Required: Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph, Minimum of 12 years of experience performing cryptography-related work within classified environments.

• Experience with Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and access development.
• Demonstrated understanding of network protocols and communications technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, methodologies, and techniques.
• Experience reviewing, assessing, and resolving cryptography-related issues and vulnerabilities.
• Experience analyzing software and identifying security gaps, weaknesses, and associated risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide technical recommendations.

Desired: Experience with cryptographic hardware solutions and devices, Familiarity with commercial and government cryptographic software products, Experience supporting intelligence community or national security missions, Knowledge of secure software development principles and cybersecurity best practices, Experience performing vulnerability assessments or security research activities.

Pay

Basic Compensation: $219,900 to $268,800 (This range is for the Virginia area only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

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.