KBR

National Security

WatchOperatorIntermediate

$105–145k ~AI est. Chantilly, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Watch Operator – Intermediate at KBR. Skills: Operational monitoring, Incident management, Situational awareness. Oversee real-time monitoring. Provide operational support”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure continuous availability; Ensure performance; Timely resolution of complex issues; Ensure continuity of operations

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

24/7 shift schedule, On site at government facility, Contingent upon contract award, Active TS/SCI clearance, Adjudicated polygraph

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, No degree and 10 years of relevant experience, Experience with operational monitoring tools, Experience with dashboards, Experience with incident management systems, Manage and resolve complex operational issues, Familiarity with incident response frameworks, Familiarity with escalation procedures, Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Nice to Have

Prior experience in a leadership role, Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure components, Exposure to cybersecurity principles, Exposure to cybersecurity practices

What You'll Do.

Oversee real-time monitoring

Provide operational support

Analyze operational data

Identify potential issues

Coordinate incident response activities

Ensure accurate reporting

Maintain operational continuity

Provide guidance to junior team members

Lead operational improvements

Contribute to resilience

Contribute to security

Monitor operational systems

Analyze operational systems

Ensure continuous availability

Investigate anomalies

Identify security incidents

Investigate security incidents

Escalate security incidents

Coordinate with technical teams

Resolve complex issues

Maintain documentation of events

Maintain documentation of actions taken

Maintain documentation of system status updates

Provide situational awareness reports

Provide briefings to leadership

Mentor junior watch specialists

Assist junior watch specialists

Participate in shift handovers

Ensure continuity of operations

Contribute to development of standard operating procedures

Contribute to refinement of standard operating procedures

Contribute to development of best practices

Contribute to refinement of best practices

Operate within a 24/7 shift schedule

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with technical teams; Assist junior team members; Participate in shift handovers

Communication Scope

Situational awareness reports; Briefings to leadership

Full Job Description

**Title:** Watch Operator – 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 Watch Operator that will be responsible for overseeing real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment. This role involves advanced analysis of operational data, proactive identification of potential issues, and coordination of incident response activities. The specialist will ensure accurate reporting, maintain operational continuity, and provide guidance to junior team members during complex events. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure are essential. This position offers the opportunity to lead operational improvements and contribute to the resilience and security of enterprise systems. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Monitor and analyze operational systems, dashboards, and alerts to ensure continuous availability and performance. * Identify, investigate, and escalate anomalies, outages, or

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