KBR, Inc

ISSE

KBR, Inc$180K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming
  • Current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance; recent DoD SAP access
  • 7+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or systems engineering
  • Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs)
  • Strong proficiency in fault tolerance and Reliability, Maintainability, Availability (RMA)
  • Advanced skills in programming languages like Java, Python, Ruby, or C++
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or ISSEP are preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with System Engineering teams to embed cyber resiliency into system development
  • Develop and maintain security documentation and diagrams for systems and cloud operations
  • Conduct requirements analysis and design for complex software applications
  • Participate in the change management process to assess security impacts
  • Document the implementation of security features for compliance and training
  • Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for information security
  • Conduct periodic monitoring to ensure compliance with security standards

Benefits

  • On-site working location in Lorton, VA
  • Minimal travel requirements (0-20%)
  • Standard working hours
  • Potential for bonuses and commissions
  • Possible relocation benefits
  • Incentives for exceptional performance
Full Job Description

Title:

ISSE

KBR seeks for a Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to serve as the Program Office’s information security professional responsible for managing all aspects of an organization's information security system, including researching, testing, training, and implementing programs designed to safeguard sensitive information from possible compromise. 

Requirements: 

1. The ISSE works with System Engineering teams to incorporate cyber resiliency objectives, techniques, and design principles into all system engineering and development efforts throughout the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

2. Develop and maintain documentation and diagrams for security tools, system environments, and cloud operations.

3. Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software applications and collaboration infrastructures.

4. Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes.

5. Write implementation and design documents describing how security features are implemented.

6. Create and maintain information system security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide guidance on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

7. Conduct periodic and continuous monitoring of the system, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the authorization package.

  • Location: On-Site Lorton VA

  • Travel Requirements: 0-20%

  • Working Hours: Standard

Minimum Qualifications:

  •  Master’s Degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming 

  • Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access

  • Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph 

  • 7+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or systems engineering

  • Must have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)

  • Strong proficiency fault tolerance, and Reliability, Maintainability, Availability (RMA) subject matter.

  • Must possess excellent analytical skills and be capable of quantifying risk to enterprise systems and level of compliance with security policy

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required

  • Advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
    - Java, Python, Ruby and/or C++
    - Linux Expertise (RedHat/RHEL or CentOS preferred)
    - Dynamic & Static Application Security Scanning (e.g., Arachni, OWASP ZAP, BurpSuite, Fortify, Checkmarx, etc.)
    - Virtualization and containers (EC2, Docker)
    - Infrastructure Security Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning (Twistlock, ACAS/Nessus)

  • Certification Requirements in one or more of the following: 
    - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
    - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
    - Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
    - DOD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)
    - DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)

Basic Compensation: $180,000-$185,000 for VA only.

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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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