KBR

National Security

WatchOperatorJunior

$55–75k ~AI est. Chantilly, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Watch Operator – Junior at KBR. Skills: Real-time monitoring, Operational support, Incident response. Monitor operational systems. Detect and escalate anomalies”

Industry & Context.

National Security
Eligibility Requirements

24/7 shift schedule, Active TS/SCI clearance, Adjudicated polygraph

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree and 1 year experience, Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience, No degree and 4 years experience, Experience with operational monitoring tools, Ability to work rotating shifts, Familiarity with incident response procedures, Active TS/SCI clearance

Nice to Have

Experience in NOC or SOC, Knowledge of IT infrastructure components, Exposure to cybersecurity principles

What You'll Do.

Monitor operational systems

Detect and escalate anomalies

Maintain accurate documentation

Support incident triage

Coordinate with technical teams

Provide situational awareness updates

Participate in shift handovers

Assist in refining operational procedures

Operate within a 24/7 shift schedule

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with internal teams

Communication Scope

Briefings to leadership

Full Job Description

**Title:** Watch Operator – Junior **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 a Jr. Watch Operator to provide real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment. This role ensures continuous situational awareness, identifies anomalies, and escalates incidents according to established protocols. The specialist will maintain accurate event logs, assist in incident response, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve operational issues. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential for success. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in watch operations and contribute to the reliability 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 operational systems, dashboards, and alerts to ensure continuous availability and performance. * Detect and escalate anomalies, outages, or security incidents in accordance with standard operating procedures. * Maintain accurate

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