7+ years of cryptographic engineering and NSA certification experience
5+ years supporting military or Intelligence Community systems
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for cryptographic systems development and integration
Lead cryptographic trade studies and engineering assessments
Support design and delivery of encryption systems
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and NSA standards
Support development of ground and space cryptographic architectures
Participate in design reviews and major milestone reviews
Mentor junior engineers and oversee engineering activities
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Professional development support
Full Job Description
nLogic is seeking an experienced Enterprise Crypto Security Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
You will provide technical leadership supporting the development, integration, testing, certification, and delivery of cryptographic capabilities across advanced military satellite communications systems. This position supports both space and ground architectures and requires expertise in cryptographic engineering, NSA certification processes, key management architectures, and secure communications technologies.
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
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Understanding of systems engineering across development, production, operations, and sustainment phases
7+ years of systems engineering experience
7+ years of cryptographic engineering, NSA certification, and key management experience
5+ years supporting military, DoD, or Intelligence Community space or ground systems
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, information systems, or related field
Master's degree in 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
Work Conditions
Work Model: Onsite
Travel: Minimal
Work Hours: Standard work hours
Summary of Benefits
nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.
Position Details
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must currently possess an active Secret security clearance
This role is performed on-site in El Segundo, CA
Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $149,400 to $220,300
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their application through our online portal to be considered for this opportunity.
