Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer

KBR
El Segundo, CA
Title:
Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer

KBR is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Executive Officer for Space Combat Power. Candidates selected will focus on Information Assurance and Risk Management Framework to support the Space Domain Awareness network architecture operations.

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:
  • Recommending resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain the network enterprise (NE) IA requirements.
  • Participating in information system risk assessment during the A&A process
  • Developing security requirements for hardware, software, and service acquisitions specific to fielded and planned networks
  • Ensuring recovery processes are monitored and that IA features and procedures are properly restored.
  • Identifying alternative functional IA security strategies to address security concerns and develop plans capable of implementation.
  • Ensuring all IA inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated with the community
  • Evaluating the adequacy of security measures proposed or provided in response to requirements listed in acquisition and operations documents
  • Evaluating IT enclave systems and assess risk posture and system security findings and recommend mitigation and /or remediation actions
  • Establishing a path toward achieving and maintaining Authority to Operate for ground systems
Work Environment:
  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or 10+ years' experience in the IT/Cyber industry
  • A minimum of 2-5 years of experience within a government program office
  • Experience using RMF
  • Incident management and response experience
  • Experience analyzing vulnerabilities, assessing risk and ultimately making a risk recommendation to the AO. This includes in-depth knowledge and experience with requirements risk management, security engineering, and security architecture
  • Experience with risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
  • Experience with and knowledge of Information Assurance (IA), computer network attack (CNA), computer network defense (CND), and computer network exploitation (CNE) concepts, practices, and tools
  • Experience with and knowledge of DoD and US Government (USG) information system (IS) accreditation and certification policies, standards, and governance, to include, and NIST FIPS Publications, DoDI 8500.2, and DISA STIGs
  • Ability to determine how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes
  • Ability to determine how a security system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes
  • Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
  • Ability to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations
  • Ability to conduct, review, and assess the results of security audits and A&A packages
  • Ability to communicate complex technical and programmatic information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner
  • Ability to prepare and complete configuration management of program schedule, acquisition, and milestone decision documentation
  • Working with military and other government representatives, FFRDC (Aerospace) representatives, and SMC's prime contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Security+ certification
  • CISSP certification
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $150,000 to $180,000

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.

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.
Posted 2025-11-07

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