Cyber Lead Engineer

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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 (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 Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air 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:

• Lead IT architecture design reviews to assess and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements
• Ensure cybersecurity principles are embedded in systems engineering efforts for ground and space systems
• Integrate the Risk Management Framework throughout the system acquisition lifecycle
• Develop, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity strategies as a sub-component of the Program Protection Plan
• Create, review, and assess RMF related artifacts for acceptable implementation of cybersecurity principles
• Evaluate and apply government cybersecurity (DoD, NIST, FIPS, and CNSS) policies and instructions as necessary
• Conduct program and technical risk assessments to determine necessary cybersecurity protection measures
• Consult with customer and developers to implement System Security Engineering principles to develop appropriate cybersecurity architectures
• Interface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutions
• Provide technical security evaluation support to the SCA during contractor assessment and authorization activities
• Integrate cybersecurity assessments into developmental and operational testing and evaluation plans
• Evaluate the continued effectiveness of implemented protection measures within the authorization boundary
• Plan and facilitate missing based cyber risk assessments to assess the security of the system to provide resilient capability to the warfighter

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
• 7 years of work experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• Key developer of system security plans, Security Assessment Plans/Reports, Risk Assessment Plan/Report, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and associated cybersecurity artifacts
• 3 years experience working in a DoD system program office fielding a new capability
• Ability to translate cybersecurity related policies and guidance into system requirements
• Coordinate with customer to determine priorities and lead solution development for customer approval
• Ability to clearly articulate complex cybersecurity concepts in coherent, logical format to secure customer approval and support execution
• Mentor Jr team members to increase System Security Engineering capabilities and improve customer support
• Familiarity with cybersecurity assessment and authorization processes such as the Risk Management Framework
• Familiarity with mission based risk assessment methodologies used by the DoD
• Understanding of common vulnerabilities and application of compensating controls or mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with cybersecurity policy and processes, architectures, testing and evaluation procedures
• Articulate complicated security concepts in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities
• Ability to sort through complex issues, prioritize them accordingly, and elevate to management as necessary
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Understanding of risk management principles and their application within an information system
• Familiarity with key management and cryptographic concepts
• Experience with system integration and system test and evaluation activities required by the DoD acquisition framework

Desired:

• 10+ years of work experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• 7+ years experience working in a DoD system program office fielding a new capability
• Received a Cyber Resilient Engineering Credential from Defense Acquisition University
• Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
• Cybersecurity certification (IAM Level III) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M guidance
• Previous experience supporting military satellite communications programs such as Milstar, AEHF, GPS, SMART-T

• Effective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineer and management levels to build confidence and collaboration between team members
• Understanding and experience in the acquisition life cycle for information systems
• Experience in security control evaluation, testing, and assessment in complex system environments
• Experience with NSA cryptography solutions and key management processes

Basic Compensation:  $160,000 to $195,000 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.