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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.
KBR is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) program in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.
KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
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:
- Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01
- Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations
- Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
- Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
- Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
- Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks
- Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements
- Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53
- Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC)
- Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance is required to be considered for this position
- BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. An equivalent technical degree (such as MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science)
- 2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
- 2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security
- Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement
- Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
- Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports
- Background in software design
Desired:
- BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security
- Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
- Experience working on DoD programs
- Proficient understanding of RMF process
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V)
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
- Familiarity with Network Engineering
- Familiarity with Communications Systems
- Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
- Security certification (CISSP)
- TS/SCI clearance
Additional Requirements:
- Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility
Basic Compensation: $110,000 to $150,000 in California
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
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.
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.
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