KBR

National Security

EngineeringLaserAnalystIntermediate

Springfield, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Engineering Laser Analyst – Intermediate at KBR. Skills: Vulnerability testing, Laser analysis, System resilience, System security. Plan, execute, and analyze vulnerability tests. Identify weaknesses in mission-critical systems and operational environments”

What You'll Achieve.

Identify weaknesses in mission-critical systems and operational environments; Ensure compliance with security and operational standards; Validate system resilience; Enhance system security across enterprise operations

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Identify system weaknesses; Recommend corrective actions; Recommend mitigation strategies

Eligibility Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph, Performed full-time on site at a government facility, Contingent upon contract award

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, No degree and 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, Experience in vulnerability testing, penetration testing, or operational security assessments, Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and risk management methodologies, Proficiency in using vulnerability assessment tools and test management systems, Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Nice to Have

Prior experience conducting vulnerability tests in mission-critical or defense environments, Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, system hardening techniques, and exploit mitigation strategies, Exposure to automated testing tools and scripting for vulnerability analysis (e.g., Python, Bash)

What You'll Do.

and analyze vulnerability tests

Identify weaknesses in mission-critical systems and operational environments

Conduct assessments under realistic conditions

Ensure compliance with security and operational standards

Validate system resilience

Recommend mitigation strategies

Influence vulnerability testing methodologies

Enhance system security across enterprise operations

Develop detailed vulnerability test plans and procedures

Execute operational vulnerability tests under simulated and real-world conditions

Identify system weaknesses

Recommend corrective actions

Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements

Prepare technical reports and briefings

Support readiness reviews

Contribute to risk assessment activities

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for vulnerability testing processes and tools

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with engineering and security teams; Provide technical guidance to junior engineers

Communication Scope

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and briefings for stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Manage complex testing activities under time-sensitive conditions

Full Job Description

**Title:** Engineering Laser Analyst – Intermediate **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. **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. **This is a contingent position based upon contract award** KBR is seeking an Intermediate level Engineering Laser Analyst to plan, execute, and analyze vulnerability tests to identify weaknesses in mission-critical systems and operational environments. This role involves developing test plans, conducting assessments under realistic conditions, and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate system resilience and recommend mitigation strategies. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex testing activities under time-sensitive conditions are essential. This position offers the opportunity to influence vulnerability testing methodologies and enhance system security across enterprise operations. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award **Primary Responsibilities:** * Develop detailed vulnerability test plans and procedures for mission-critical systems. * Execute operational vulnerability tests under simulated and real-w

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