Cybersecurity SME
About The Position
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Cybersecurity SME supports critical national security work by leading complex cybersecurity initiatives, providing technical planning and strategic guidance, and advising stakeholders on risks and solutions. The role translates mission needs into actionable technical recommendations, evaluates emerging and commercial cybersecurity technologies, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, supports enterprise cybersecurity strategies, and serves as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity best practices. The position is on-site in Virginia, with minimal travel and standard working hours. KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business is planned to spin off into the independent company Trinzic, expected in January 2027. Employees who join this business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Experience managing and executing complex cybersecurity initiatives.
- Direct experience planning and executing multi-faceted technical activities.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and methodologies.
- Experience working across technical and non-technical teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting intelligence community customers.
- Experience evaluating commercial cybersecurity technologies.
- CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience developing cybersecurity strategy.
- Experience serving as a senior technical advisor.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex cybersecurity initiatives supporting mission requirements.
- Provide technical planning and strategic cybersecurity guidance.
- Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and solutions.
- Translate mission needs into actionable technical recommendations.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and commercial cybersecurity capabilities.
- Coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support the execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity best practices.
Benefits
- 401K 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, which may include a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
