Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

KBR•Columbia, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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. KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Technology Operations Manager to support the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in operating and maintaining information technology systems in a government facility at security levels ranging from Unclassified up to and including Top Secret with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) accesses required. You will be responsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure used by the PAE’s Pentagon office to collaborate across the PAE and its stakeholders while also assisting with IT infrastructure at the PAE’s other National Capital Region offices. The ideal candidate should be just as comfortable managing IT projects as they are with installing any required IT capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience operating IT systems in a government facility
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating IT systems at the SCI and SAP levels, preferably within the Department of the Air Force
Demonstrated ability to install, operate and maintain SAP IT systems
Experience with cloud-based solutions in an Air Force or DoD context (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Experience with office collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Project and Visio
Demonstrated ability to work well independently or as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects to closure and to assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to obtain Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and/or Information system Security Manager (ISSM) appointment(s)
Proven ability to lead projects
Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical and non-technical project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex IT concepts to program leaders
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to navigate the complexities of military contracting processes and collaborate with others to procure and install IT systems
Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility and prior SAP experience
Required: CompTIA Sec+

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in IT or Cybersecurity
Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Information Security experience supporting federal or DoD environments

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary interface with government NCR IT support organizations and the PAE to install and operate NIPRNet, SIPRNet and AFSCI voice, video, and computing capabilities within the PAE’s Pentagon office while assisting with other offices throughout the NCR
Serves as the primary interface to DAF SAP enterprise IT providers to enable SAP voice (SVS), video (AF7), and computing capabilities (CV2 and PLx) within the PAE’s Pentagon office while assisting with other offices throughout the NCR
Performs duties across multiple locations throughout the National Capital Region (NCR), requiring regular travel between assigned sites as operational needs dictate
Works with PAE finance and contracting personnel to budget for and then procure any IT capabilities (hardware and software) required for the Pentagon office and assists with other PAE NCR offices
Manages all IT projects for the Pentagon office and assists with other locations across the NCR from concept to completion; provides status to PAE leadership, as required
Installs or facilitates the installation, by third party providers, of IT capabilities in the PAE’s facilities throughout the National Capital Region
Serves as the primary focal point for executing the IT system cybersecurity controls required for each system installed in the office including configuration control and inventory management
Prepares and maintains documentation required to achieve and authority to operate or an authority to connect for IT capabilities used within the office
Troubleshoots IT systems as needed to ensure high availability for the office’s occupants
Coordinate with Program Managers, System Owners, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams for any IT capabilities installed within the office.
Support security reviews, inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.
Monitor cybersecurity status and provide regular reporting to leadership and stakeholders.