KBR is a company delivering science, technology and engineering solutions to address global challenges. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support their National Security Solutions team, focusing on systems engineering and cybersecurity for military satellite communications systems.
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
Qualification
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) or non-technical degree plus 2+ years of relevant technical experience may be accepted, contingent on Government approval.
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
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Founded in 1919
Houston, Texas, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.kbr.com
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
