Cyber Advisor

KBR•Chevy Chase, MD

3d•$160,200 - $195,800

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly qualified Cyber Advisor to serve as a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to a government customer in the Northern Virginia area. The position advises the customer on cybersecurity strategy and governance, including priorities, policy updates, and governance actions aligned with mission requirements. It is contingent upon contract award. The role supports KBR’s National Security Solutions team, which provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Experience advising executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management for complex enterprises.
Experience with security frameworks and concepts such as RMF, NIST CSF/800-53, zero trust, and identity and access management.
Experience improving ATO processes and promoting reciprocity.
Experience developing security policies, standards, and implementation guidance.
One of the following education and experience combinations: a master’s degree or higher in Business or a STEM field and 6 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in Business or a STEM field and 8 years of experience; or a high school or high school equivalency diploma and 12 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing incident response planning, vulnerability management, and security monitoring concepts.
Experience integrating cybersecurity into acquisition and systems engineering, including security-by-design and DevSecOps.
Experience briefing senior leaders and coordinating across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, reciprocity initiatives, and continuous monitoring strategies.
Provide guidance on zero trust planning, identity, segmentation, encryption, and secure access patterns.
Advise on incident response processes, vulnerability management, and security operations improvements.
Integrate security into DevSecOps development pipelines and acquisition planning.
Develop metrics, dashboards, and briefs for executive leadership.
Advise the customer on cybersecurity strategy, priorities, policy updates, and governance actions aligned with mission requirements.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Potential additional compensation such as sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments