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Network/Software Operations Engineer

Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2103973 Posted Date 03/21/2025
  • Beavercreek, Ohio
  • Lexington, Massachusetts
  • Washington, District of Columbia
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Network/Software Operations Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

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.

Position Summary:

Architect network solutions and contribute technical leadership, while applying modern design principles and cyber secure network operations best practices. Be able to collaborate in a cross-disciplinary environment that includes program managers, engineers, security, and test professionals. Provide hands on support to the implementation, deployment, and configuration of cloud and on-premises lab environments and apply technical expertise and consulting acumen to activities ranging from the definition of network requirements to the implementation of cyber secure network operations to support prototyping and evaluation in a lab environment. This position requires understanding of every facet of project execution, analysis and management of the procurement, design, and execution of classified, operational networks, as well as experience leading network development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Expected to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Architect and build custom software solutions while working with other engineers, analysts, data architects, and SMEs.
  • Provide technical guidance and project leadership.
  • Decompose complex problems into smaller, more manageable components.
  • Take ownership over developed network operations, infrastructure best practices, and process automation.
  • Stay abreast of the latest technologies, design patterns, and architecting processes.
  • Regularly report progress and setbacks to project managers to continually minimize outcome uncertainty throughout the network requirements development lifecycle.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information systems, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least fifteen (15) years’ experience network design and development in a professional environment.
  • Experience developing and deploying software to major cloud platforms (Azure, Amazon Web Services)
  • Experience architecting secure networks to meet requirements
  • Must have strong network fundamentals with extra emphasis secure network operations
  • Must have familiarity with modern JavaScript (ES6+) and front-end libraries/frameworks such as React.
  • Prior experience developing in a software factory team setting, using agile processes, and leveraging modern CI/CD tools such as Git/Jenkins/Docker.
  • Experience with Test Driven Development and Software Quality Assurance (QA).
  • Candidate must have strong written communication skills, possess good people skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail
  • Must have the knowledge and communication skills to articulate trade-offs between design decisions/courses of action and provide effective updates on project outcome uncertainty to clients/project leadership.
  • An active Top Secret clearance is required.
  • The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).

Desired:

  • Master's Degree or higher in Cyber Security, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Experience developing software using agile processes/guiding principles.
  • Familiarity with enterprise network architectures, security protocols, and policies
  • Familiarity with aircraft and/or space systems.
  • Professional experience as a network designer supporting the US Government or the DoD.

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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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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