KBR
National Security
SystemsEngineer-DataSystemsModernization
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“Systems Engineer - Data Systems Modernization at KBR. Skills: Data Systems Modernization, Systems Engineering, Architecture Strategy, Modernization Roadmaps, System Integration. Lead execution of data modernization and IT transformation programs supporting mission-critical systems. Provide technical advisory support to government leadership on data management and modernization strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve resilient, interoperable, and data-driven architectures; Improved data accessibility, interoperability, and operational resiliency; Ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security policies; Ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements
Industry & Context.
Technical assessments; Architecture reviews; Risk analysis
Work within multi-level classified environments, Moderate travel (20% - 50%), Ability to obtain DoD TS/ SCI Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in Engineering discipline, Computer Science, IT/Networking, or Applied Physics, Min 10 years of relevant experience including work on classified secure systems in support of mission operations, aligned with Key Responsibilities of the position, Ability to obtain DoD TS/ SCI Clearance is required to be considered for this position
Nice to Have
U. S. Military - operational experience with ISR platforms and/or systems and supporting infrastructure, Additional relevant training through U. S. Military
What You'll Do.
Lead execution of data modernization and IT transformation programs supporting mission-critical systems
Provide technical advisory support to government leadership on data management and modernization strategy
Oversee development and integration of secure data transport architectures
communications infrastructure
and integrated mission systems and networks
Drive modernization of legacy systems to enable improved data accessibility
and operational resiliency
Assist Government PMs in managing program performance across cost
and technical execution
Support government decision-making through technical assessments
Coordinate across engineering
and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements
Ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security policies within classified environments
Define and guide modernization roadmaps
including transition of legacy systems to interoperable
and data-driven architectures
Evaluate system designs for scalability
and mission effectiveness
Participate in design reviews
and architecture governance boards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, acquisition, and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements
Process & Methodology
Managing program performance across cost, schedule, risk, and technical execution
Full Job Description
**Title:** Systems Engineer - Data Systems Modernization 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. Lead strategic initiatives supporting data management, secure data transport, and enterprise IT modernization for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. Provide technical advisory and systems architecture support to government program offices. This role operates within multi-level classified environments and is responsible for shaping architecture strategies, modernization roadmaps, and system integration approaches across complex mission systems to achieve resilient, interoperable, and data-driven architectures. Key Responsibilities * Lead execution of data modernization and IT transformation programs supporting mission-critical systems * Provide technical advisory support to government leadership on data management and modernization strategy * Oversee development and integration of secure data transport architectures, communications infrastructure, and integrated mission systems and networks * Drive modernization of legacy systems to enable improved data accessibility, interoperability, and operational resiliency * Assist Government PMs in managing program performance across co
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