Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer

KBR • El Segundo, CA

12d • $148,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). The role defines, evaluates, integrates, and supports secure data movement and cybersecurity strategies across mission and operational environments supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities.

The position helps guide cross-domain and cybersecurity approaches across IL5 and IL6 environments, air-gapped mission systems, and Mission Partner Environment (MPE). It evaluates existing and emerging Cross Domain Solutions, including traditional platforms, data diodes, cloud-native security and data movement capabilities, and mission-specific secure transfer architectures. The role also helps define future CDS architectures and implementation strategies, leveraging enterprise services and emerging technologies where appropriate.

The engineer supports broader cybersecurity work, including CI/CD vulnerability remediation workflows, CVE management, cyber strategy and roadmaps, Program Protection Plan activities, cyber exercises, operational risk reviews, and mission assurance. The position is based in El Segundo, California, or Colorado Springs, Colorado, with work-from-home and on-site support as required. Travel is minimal, and the stated schedule is 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, information systems, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting cybersecurity, cross-domain solutions, secure system integration, or mission assurance activities within DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and secure data movement architectures.
• Experience working across multiple classified and mission network environments.
• Familiarity with IL5, IL6, air-gapped systems, and/or Mission Partner Environment (MPE).
• Experience supporting cybersecurity activities within modern software delivery or DevSecOps environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, CVE remediation processes, and vulnerability management workflows.
• Experience participating in cyber strategy, mission assurance, or system protection activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills across technical, operational, and Government organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or higher clearance.
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, information systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC), or related U.S. Space Force programs.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security architectures and Kubernetes-based mission platforms.
• Experience evaluating or integrating data diodes or hardware-enforced secure transfer solutions.
• Familiarity with RMF, continuous monitoring, cATO, or related cybersecurity authorization approaches.
• Experience supporting Program Protection Plans (PPP), cybersecurity assessments, or operational risk evaluations.
• Familiarity with SATCOM systems, mission systems, or operational C2 environments.
• Experience supporting hybrid Government/contractor integration environments.
• Familiarity with cyber operations exercises, continuity planning, or operational resilience activities.
• Experience supporting multi-domain operational environments or coalition mission systems.
• Exposure to AI-enabled mission systems or secure AI infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting software factory or cloud-native delivery ecosystems.
• Familiarity with automated policy enforcement, runtime security, or zero-trust architectures.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, Security+, or related cybersecurity credentials.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, define, and support implementation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs) for mission and operational data flows across multiple security domains.
• Assess traditional CDS platforms, data diodes, cloud-native security and data movement capabilities, and mission-specific secure transfer architectures.
• Support data movement and integration strategies across IL5 environments, IL6 environments, air-gapped mission systems, and Mission Partner Environment (MPE).
• Identify opportunities to leverage enterprise services and technologies and define new CDS capabilities where required.
• Coordinate with software, infrastructure, DevSecOps, and operational teams to align cybersecurity requirements with mission delivery objectives.
• Support improvements to CI/CD vulnerability remediation processes, CVE management workflows, and secure software delivery practices.
• Participate in developing and refining cyber strategies, security roadmaps, and mission assurance approaches.
• Contribute cybersecurity expertise to Program Protection Plan (PPP) activities, risk assessments, and system protection discussions.
• Support COOP exercises, cyber readiness activities, operational risk reviews, and related mission assurance events.
• Coordinate with cyber organizations, operational stakeholders, software and infrastructure teams, and Government leadership to support cybersecurity alignment across the program.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional training and development.
• Potential additional compensation, including sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior