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Cyber Security Engineer

Location Lexington Park, Maryland Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2106553 Posted Date 05/15/2025
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Cyber Security Engineer

KBR is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) AIRWorks program. AIRWorks focuses on cutting-edge Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts to advance cyber security practices and solutions for the U.S. Navy's advanced aircraft systems. This role involves full-spectrum cyber security research, analysis, and engineering for various air platforms, including the F-35, FA-18, MQ-25, among others. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with Navy and DoD regulations, while developing and analyzing cyber security solutions for complex systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct full-spectrum Cyber Security research and software data analysis for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) AIRWorks program, supporting systems such as the F-35, FA-18, MQ-25, V-22, and more.
  • Lead the design, development, and analysis of Cyber Security products, ensuring compliance with required security approaches, certified material solutions, and approved development processes.
  • Perform Cyber Security engineering analyses and functional testing to validate the suitability and sustainability of implemented security solutions.
  • Collaborate on Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks, evaluate cyber security impacts on operational platforms, and support cyber test planning and risk assessments.
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of cyber security documentation, including Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), cyber test plans, eMASS authorization packages, and cybersecurity strategies for systems.
  • Conduct cyber test exercises, assess results, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation through Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), ensuring continuous updates throughout the system lifecycle.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation)  completed in the last 6 years.

Certifications: CompTIA Security+. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)  Preferred.

Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with cyber security concepts, tools, and frameworks, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and eMASS.
  • Experience with ethical hacking, penetration testing, intrusion.

Education & Experience:

  • Masters &  5+  years of experience in Cyber Security, or a related area.
  • Bachelors & 9+ years of experience in Cyber Security, or a related area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience supporting the AIRWorks program with NAWCAD
  • Experience with numerous CS technologies and policy organizations
  • Background in specific cyber technology such as Cross Domain Solutions, Multiple Levels of Security (MLS), End Point Security Services (ESS), Identity Management Solutions, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Mobile Device Management, Wireless Security Solutions, COMSEC, Cryptography, or other emerging cyber technology solutions areas
  • Hands-on experience with system design, cyber test exercises, and vulnerability management.
  • Familiarity with NAVAIR's CS Safety (CYBERSAFE) framework and related documentation.

Flexible remote workplace setting. Must reside within 50 miles of Lexington Park, MD.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $117,000-146,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, 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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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. #LI-ML2

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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