KBR

CybersecurityAssessment&Authorization(A&A)EngineerAnalyst

$115–155k ~AI est. North Charleston, South Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Engineer Analyst at KBR. Skills: Assessment and Authorization, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, System security. Perform self-assessments. Interact with system owner”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure comprehensive accreditation package is maintained

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Remediation activities; Mitigation statements

Eligibility Requirements

Active Secret clearance, SSBI/T5 investigation, 10-15% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active Secret clearance, SSBI/T5 investigation, DoD 8570 Education and Training certification, Approved DoD Training Courses, CompTIA Security +, OS Certification/Approved Training within 180 days

Nice to Have

SSCI/T5 investigation, SSCP/CISSP, BS degree, 16 years IT/IA experience, Ability to work in team and independently, Experience with Word/Excel/Visio, Global thinker/analyzer, Well versed in Networking products/technologies, Working knowledge of Database products/technologies, Experience with DISA STIGs, Experience with RMF package development, Excellent technical writing skills, RMF control knowledge, Experience developing POA&Ms, Experience with PPSM, Experience with eMASS, Experience with ACAS

What You'll Do.

Perform self-assessments

Interact with system owner

Provide support on STIG/SRG requirements

Respond to CCB requests

Create and maintain authorization documentation

Provide weekly activity report

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with system administrators; Interact with team members; Work with network engineers; Work with system administrators

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Technical writing

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Time management

Full Job Description

**Title:** Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Engineer Analyst **Program Summary:** KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions. **Job Summary:** The candidate plays a critical role in the assessment and authorization of existing or new systems. One of the primary responsibilities of this position will be to collaborate with system administrators in assessing the security posture of systems assigned to the candidate throughout the risk management framework (RMF) lifecycle (accreditations, annual reviews, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring activities). The candidate will be essential in interacting with all team members to ensure a comprehensive accreditation package is maintained. This position will require a high degree of self-motivation and organization. **Roles and Responsibilities:** * Perform self-assessments utilizing all applicable tools (ACAS, SCAP, STIGs, SRGs) for technology area assigned (Requires SSBI/T5) * Interact/collaborate with system owner on remediation activities * Provide support to system owner on STIG/SRG requirements * Develop POA&Ms (reason system cannot be remediated, mitigation statements, milestones) * Work in eMASS (upload self-assessment results, manage assets, create/edit POA&Ms * Respond to CCB requests for assigned technology area (review requests, assign security testing requirements, document final findings) * Collaborate to create and maintain authorization documentation * Provide weekly activity report **Basic Qualifications:** **Minimum Security C

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