Senior Cybersecurity System Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Arlington, VA

6d•$165,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer is responsible for providing technical review of traditional and cloud based DoW Information Technology along with producing executive level reports and briefs used to inform Senior government Leadership. This position provides technical support to DoW CIO for cybersecurity operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, system authorization and accreditation, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer ensures enterprise information systems remain compliant with DoW cybersecurity requirements while protecting critical mission systems against cyber threats. KBR is seeking an experienced senior cybersecurity systems engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA. Duties and responsibilities include: Responsible for the review of DoW Information Technology cybersecurity postures by leveraging a deep understanding of complex technical protocols and the evolving threat landscape to systematically identify, mitigate, and manage risks through structured security frameworks while ensuring all operational strategies align strictly with legal, regulatory, and corporate policy boundaries. Provide Subject Matter Expert for Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to include Cloud Enterprise CDS within the DOW. Supports DOW in execution of Raise the Bar compliance and effort to eliminate/transition Point to Point CDS, and implementation of Defensive Cyber Operations for CDS. Manage the DoW Scorecard for CDS, creation of briefs, development of Cloud CDS processes, CDS briefs and updates to DOW leadership. Serve as a Technical Advisor to the DoW CIO voting members for the Defense IA/ Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG) and Information Risk Management Committee (ISRMC) governance boards, prepare briefs, and ensure principals are prepared for meeting with in-depth technical reviews of presented technology and cybersecurity architectures. Serve as a technical member to the Cross Domain Technical Advisory Board and Information Domain Technical Advisory Boards. Provide in depth technical DoW Cloud compliance reviews, lead risk assessment approach based on Secure Cloud Computing Architecture framework, assist DOW organizations with cyber security engineering to support IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud environments to align to DOW Instruction, Policy, and Security Requirements Guides to include Identity, Cybersecurity Service Provider Coverage, and Boundary Protections. Provide technical review and risk assessments for key DOW emerging technologies to include cloud IT projects, pilots driving Zero Trust, Software Defined networking, and Cloud Edge Computing. Ability to collaborate and communicate critical to success. Influence policy changes to enable new technologies and overarching process improvements wrt Cybersecurity initiatives and policy to include DODI 8010.01, DODI 8530.01, CSF 2.0, Cloud SRG, Cloud SCAA, National Cross Domain Strategy Management Office (NCDSMO) Guides, and DoD Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Directive Memos. Familiarity with Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Comply to Connect, and OUSD(I&S) Collaboration Peripherals is key. Strong executive written and oral communications is paramount. Responsible for the development and refinement of Congressional reports and briefs in response to NDAA tasking to both the HASC and SASC, updates to DOW Instruction towards publishing, and key DoW and CISO policy memorandums. Provide support and analysis for DoW representatives preparing for various reviews and meetings Assist in identifying programmatic budget shortfalls and preparing appropriate Issue Papers and coordination actions to remedy identified shortfalls Participate in weekly meetings and prepare reports and briefings for senior-level leaders TS SCI is required/US Citizenship is required

Requirements

12 or more years of experience in DoW staff positions, military service and/or Cybersecurity environments /organizations
4 or more years of experience with crafting and development of DoW level policies pertaining to Cybersecurity
8 years related experience plus Master's degree in technical discipline OR 12 years related experience plus Bachelor's degree in technical discipline
TS SCI is required
US Citizenship is required
Familiarity with Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Comply to Connect, and OUSD(I&S) Collaboration Peripherals is key.
Strong executive written and oral communications is paramount.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
Previous experience within a major headquarters of DoW agency staff
Able to work with, and appropriately protect, classified and proprietary information
Able to work as a team player on a mixed contractor-government team
Unflappable demeanor (keeps their cool under pressure)
Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (position requires direct contact with Senior DoW leadership)
Proficient with using MS Office application programs including MS Word, PPT and excel
Experience using MS Sharepoint

Responsibilities

Provide technical review of traditional and cloud based DoW Information Technology.
Produce executive level reports and briefs used to inform Senior government Leadership.
Provide technical support to DoW CIO for cybersecurity operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, system authorization and accreditation, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure enterprise information systems remain compliant with DoW cybersecurity requirements while protecting critical mission systems against cyber threats.
Review DoW Information Technology cybersecurity postures by leveraging a deep understanding of complex technical protocols and the evolving threat landscape to systematically identify, mitigate, and manage risks through structured security frameworks while ensuring all operational strategies align strictly with legal, regulatory, and corporate policy boundaries.
Provide Subject Matter Expert for Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to include Cloud Enterprise CDS within the DOW.
Support DOW in execution of Raise the Bar compliance and effort to eliminate/transition Point to Point CDS, and implementation of Defensive Cyber Operations for CDS.
Manage the DoW Scorecard for CDS, creation of briefs, development of Cloud CDS processes, CDS briefs and updates to DOW leadership.
Serve as a Technical Advisor to the DoW CIO voting members for the Defense IA/ Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG) and Information Risk Management Committee (ISRMC) governance boards, prepare briefs, and ensure principals are prepared for meeting with in-depth technical reviews of presented technology and cybersecurity architectures.
Serve as a technical member to the Cross Domain Technical Advisory Board and Information Domain Technical Advisory Boards.
Provide in depth technical DoW Cloud compliance reviews, lead risk assessment approach based on Secure Cloud Computing Architecture framework, assist DOW organizations with cyber security engineering to support IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud environments to align to DOW Instruction, Policy, and Security Requirements Guides to include Identity, Cybersecurity Service Provider Coverage, and Boundary Protections.
Provide technical review and risk assessments for key DOW emerging technologies to include cloud IT projects, pilots driving Zero Trust, Software Defined networking, and Cloud Edge Computing.
Collaborate and communicate critical to success.
Influence policy changes to enable new technologies and overarching process improvements wrt Cybersecurity initiatives and policy to include DODI 8010.01, DODI 8530.01, CSF 2.0, Cloud SRG, Cloud SCAA, National Cross Domain Strategy Management Office (NCDSMO) Guides, and DoD Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Directive Memos.
Develop and refine Congressional reports and briefs in response to NDAA tasking to both the HASC and SASC, updates to DOW Instruction towards publishing, and key DoW and CISO policy memorandums.
Provide support and analysis for DoW representatives preparing for various reviews and meetings.
Assist in identifying programmatic budget shortfalls and preparing appropriate Issue Papers and coordination actions to remedy identified shortfalls.
Participate in weekly meetings and prepare reports and briefings for senior-level leaders.