KBR

National Security

CyberSecurityEngineer

$110–110k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Cyber Security Engineer at KBR. Skills: Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Systems Engineering. Perform systems engineering activities. Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering”

What You'll Achieve.

designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, 2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design, 2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security, Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills, writing and oral presentation ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports, Background in software design

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Perform systems engineering activities

Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering

Define security requirements

Apply risk management concepts

Interface with the Space Force customer

Support integration activities of cybersecurity

Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation

Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling

Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan

Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors; Work in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams

Communication Scope

writing and oral presentation ability; oral presentation ability

Full Job Description

**Title:** Cyber Security 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. KBR is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) program in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. **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. **Key Responsibilities:** * 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 requireme

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