KBR
National Security
WatchOperator–Intermediate
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“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.
Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting
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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