KBR

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, System Engineering Architecture/Design, Information Assurance. Perform systems engineering activities. Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Vulnerability mitigation

Eligibility Requirements

On-site work, Secure facility, DoD Secret security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, BS in technical field, 2+ years System Engineering Architecture/Design, 2+ years Information Assurance/Cyber Security, Background in software design

Nice to Have

BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security, Master's degree in technical field, Experience working on DoD programs, Proficient understanding of RMF process, Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation, Familiarity with NIST 800-53, Familiarity with CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation, Familiarity with Network Engineering, Familiarity with Communications Systems, Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation, Security certification (CISSP), TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Perform systems engineering activities

Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering

Define security requirements

Define design for embedded systems

Define design for distributed DoD systems

Apply risk management concepts

Mitigate vulnerabilities

Interface with Space Force customer

Interface with system stakeholders

Interface with external contractors

Coordinate cybersecurity requirements

Coordinate cryptographic requirements

Support integration activities

Participate in verification and validation

Propose inputs for verification and validation

Perform cybersecurity planning

Perform cybersecurity scheduling

Coordinate efforts to categorize impact values

Provide inputs to Program Protection Plan

Assist in identification of CPI/CC

Provide inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies

Assist government with milestone approvals

Provide cybersecurity inputs to TEMP

Coordinate Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation requirements

Lead Mission Based Cybersecurity Risk Assessments events

Provide Mission Impact Analysis

Provide recommendations to program office

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborative work environment; Small teams; Interface with customer; Interface with stakeholders; Interface with contractors

Communication Scope

Oral presentation; Technical documents; Technical reports

Process & Methodology

Program Protection Plan, Cybersecurity Strategies

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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