KBR

National Security

SystemsEngineer-DataSystemsModernization

Chantilly, Virginia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Technical assessments; Architecture reviews; Risk analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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