Title:
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (TEMPO)Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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: 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:
KBR seeks a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to Develop, coordinate and execute policies, methods and procedures for the RCO Family of Systems (FOS) as well as joint RCO projects with the Missile Defense Agency. Oversee the performance of day-to-day operational support of those systems. Conduct and manage the building, patching, testing (check for compatibility issues, conducts QA) and deployment of systems and platforms meeting mission partners’ needs and specifications
In addition the candidate must support the following:
- 1. Develop and manage setup of Secured Local Area Networks and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) architectures with connectivity between ground, airborne and satellite communication capabilities.
- 2. Support Interim Authorities to Test (IATT), Authorities to Connect (ATC), and Authorities to Operate (ATO) activities as necessary for FOS and joint projects.
- 3. Supervise, plan and implement changes to the FOS with the goal of enhancing performance. Manage and oversee the storage and server data backup, data migration and disaster recovery operations. Administer software and operating system upgrades and track system licensing. Direct the configuration of security settings and access permissions for groups and individuals.
- 4. Manage and facilitate the cyber security and approval process related to systems/networks software and hardware for the FOS and associated projects. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, optimize operational efficiency, and troubleshoot problems arising in the infrastructure environments. Manage the deployment of the FOS. Architect, design, implement, maintain, and operate information system security controls and countermeasures.
- 5. Analyze and recommend security controls and procedures in acquisition, development, and change management life-cycle of information systems for FOS and joint projects. Monitor these systems for compliance.
- 6. Respond to information system security incidents, including investigation of, countermeasures to, and recovery from computer-based attacks, unauthorized access, and policy breaches; interacts and coordinates with third-party incident responders, including law enforcement.
- 7. Monitor trends, news and changes in threat and compliance environment with respect to organizational risk; advise organization management and develop/execute plans for compliance and mitigation of risk; perform risk and compliance self-assessments; engage/coordinate.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site, Beale, AFB in California
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-25%
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access
- Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
Desired:
- Military experience as cyber or communications specialist
- Experience as Cyber Security Manager / Director
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40hrs
Basic Compensation:
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. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.
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.
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.
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