KBR

National Security

Systems/NetworkEngineer

$130–150k Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Systems / Network Engineer at KBR. Skills: Systems engineering, Network engineering, Cybersecurity, System administration. Perform and control architecture and engineering of AVAC solutions. Document protection needs for information system(s) and network(s)”

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

Eligibility Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance required, Onsite

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active TS/SCI clearance, DoDI 8140 certification (Security+ or higher required), 6-8 years of system/network administration experience, Knowledge of system/network administration and cyber engineering principles, methods, and techniques, Working knowledge of Windows, Working knowledge of Red Hat, Working knowledge of other IT/Cyber technologies, NIST standards, DISA STIG governance

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, Experience with multiple operating systems networking, Storage management and configuration, Patch management, Knowledge of data management, Data backup/recovery, Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms (Win, RHEL, MAC OS), Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude, Network design and upgrade implementation, Excellent technical communication skills, Experience leading a small team performing technical tasks, Understanding of system design virtual machines, Understanding of network routing, Understanding of overall security configuration implementation

What You'll Do.

Perform and control architecture and engineering of AVAC solutions

Document protection needs for information system(s) and network(s)

Perform security reviews

Identify gaps in network security architecture

Perform software and hardware configuration

Integrate and communicate with other system admins

Define and maintain configuration management release

Manage network servers and technology tools

Provide analyst support

Apply network security architecture concepts

Review design control

Upgrade and update systems

Maintain network documentation

Provide support for IT systems implementation

Provide support for IT systems troubleshooting

Provide support for IT systems maintenance

Assist in improving vulnerability management lifecycle

Assist in automating vulnerability management lifecycle

Partner with tools and technology teams

Troubleshoot security solutions

Develop security solutions

Select security solutions

Implement security solutions

Automate security solutions

Manage IT system infrastructure

Review network-based scans

Identify network security attacks

Review host-based scans

Identify vulnerabilities

Determine critical security flaws

Provide mitigation plans

Provide remediation plans

Support IT systems day-to-day operations

Support IT systems monitoring

Support IT systems problem resolution

Troubleshoot system/ network issues

Provide support related to software

Provide support related to hardware

Submit helpdesk tickets

Track helpdesk tickets

Resolve hardware problems

Resolve software problems

Lead a team to accomplish tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Integrate and communicate with other system admins; Integrate with team to define and maintain configuration management release; Partner with tools and technology teams

Communication Scope

Excellent technical communication skills

Process & Methodology

Configuration management

Full Job Description

**Title:** Systems / Network Engineer 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. **Job Title:** **Systems/Network Engineer** **Job Summary:** KBR is seeking a Systems/Network Engineer to join our team at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs, CO and supports the HQ USSF CFC S739 virtual analysis enclaves. This position will perform duties fulfilling cyber systems administration tasks on the networks S739 Advance Virtual Analysis Capability (AVAC) networks. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. **Responsibilities:** * Performs and controls the architecture and engineering of all AVAC solutions to meet the needs of the analysts operating in the AVAC networks as well as solutioning how to meet future needs, security functionality and engineering compliance. * Documents the protection needs (i.e., security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document appropriately. * Perform security reviews, identify gaps in network security architecture to communicate to cyber lead * Perform software and hardware configuration in the environments in accordance with technical security controls (STIG, patching, vulnerability mitigation guidance, etc.) * Integrate and communicate with other system a

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