Title:
Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
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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.
KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Aerial Connectivity (AC) Branch within the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Division. You will be responsible for providing expert-level information systems security guidance on this complex program. As part of your duties, you will ensure AC product lines are secure and compliant with industry cybersecurity best practices and current DoD, Air Force, and Space Force cybersecurity guidance. The objective is to secure the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, provide secure interfaces to other services, DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) efforts in support of Joint All Domian Command and Control (JADC2), and to ensure interoperability across joint and coalition forces. This role will focus on developing and then implementing an integrated cybersecurity strategy, in support of AC product line interoperability testing for the DAF BATTLE NETWORK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and then lead execution of the AC integrated cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
- Serve as the focal point for all AC integrated security assessments and authorization activities.
- Collaborate with program stakeholders to define security objectives and measurable results for each integrated evaluation or accreditation milestone.
- Facilitate security planning sessions and working groups to ensure cybersecurity is integrated into test and evaluation objectives.
- Provide subject matter expertise on cybersecurity engineering requirements and practices during all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, from materiel solution analysis through production, deployment, and operations and support, with a focus on secure interoperability requirements.
- Ensure AC acquisition processes and documents align with statutory and regulatory cybersecurity requirements (e.g., DoD RMF, NIST 800-53).
- Support development and maintenance of system security plans (SSPs), assessment and authorization (A&A) packages, and continuous monitoring strategies.
- Provide subject matter expertise to product delivery teams to ensure their systems are designed, developed, and sustained in a way that incorporates cybersecurity controls and enables secure interoperability across the DAF BATTLE NETWORK and with relevant joint/coalition partner capabilities.
- Advise on cybersecurity considerations for critical infrastructure and classified environments (e.g., SCI, SAP, Collateral, and CUI) as they relate to acquisition and fielding activities.
- Participate in cybersecurity test and certification events, as required
- Deliver training and awareness programs on Air Force–specific cybersecurity, risk management, and secure interoperability requirements for acquisition program office personnel.
- Promote cybersecurity engineering best practices across all assigned programs, ensuring that program personnel understand and implement cybersecurity and RMF requirements effectively.
- Serve as a liaison between program office, user community, cybersecurity authorizing officials, and contractor personnel to ensure clear communication and adherence to integrated cybersecurity and authorization policies.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-40%
- Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in information systems security engineering, cybersecurity architecture, or risk management within Air Force acquisition programs or similar DoD/IC systems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and validate cybersecurity requirements in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 controls.
- Demonstrated ability to lead planning and execution of system cybersecurity engineering activities, including security test events and authorization efforts.
- Expertise in secure system/software integration, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity prototyping, experimentation, and pilot efforts within the DoD or IC.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as eMASS, ACAS, HBSS/Trellix, SIEM platforms, and risk management tools used in Air Force and DoD acquisition programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex cybersecurity and risk concepts to program managers, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to balance cybersecurity risk against mission requirements in fast-paced DoD acquisition environments.
- Ability to navigate the complexities of DoD cybersecurity accreditation, military contracting processes, and to collaborate with defense contractors to ensure compliance with Air Force cybersecurity policies and authorizing official requirements.
- Top Secret clearance required with SCI Eligible.
- SAP Eligibility (Counterintelligence Polygraph may be required).
Desired
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Special Access and/or SCI programs involving information system security engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively on integrated product teams with both engineers and cybersecurity professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cybersecurity projects to closure, synthesizing security risk assessments and mitigation strategies in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate security requirements and assessment results effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with cybersecurity for command and control (C2), battle management, or mission-critical weapon systems.
- Experience integrating secure weapon systems into a larger system-of-systems architecture.
- Experience supporting AFSIT and JITC cybersecurity-related certification and accreditation testing.
- Preferred: DoD 8140 DCWF Security Architect Intermediate Qualification or DAWIA Engineering and Technology Management Practitioner with Intermediate Secure Cyber Resilient Engineering Credential or Equivalent
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.
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