Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command. You will define and evaluate secure data movement and cyber strategies across IL5/IL6, air-gapped systems, and the Mission Partner Environment (MPE).

Role involves CDS architecture, data diodes, cloud-native security, and CI/CD practices, with collaboration across software, infra, DevSecOps, and gov teams to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, math, physics, information systems or related field
• 10+ years in cybersecurity, CDS, secure system integration, or mission assurance in DoD
• Strong CDS understanding and secure data movement architectures
• Experience across multiple classified and mission networks incl. IL5/IL6/MPE
• Experience in cyber activities within modern software delivery/DevSecOps
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, CVE remediation and vulnerability workflows
• Experience in cyber strategy, mission assurance, or system protection

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, define, and support CDS implementation for mission data flows
• Assess CDS technologies including data diodes and cloud-native security
• Coordinate data movement across IL5/IL6, air-gapped and MPE environments
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing enterprise services while defining new CDS capabilities
• Work with software, infra, DevSecOps, and ops teams to align cybersecurity with mission goals
• Improve CI/CD vulnerability remediation processes and secure software delivery
• Contribute to cyber strategy, security roadmaps, and mission assurance programs
• Support program protection planning and risk assessments
• Interface with cyber orgs, stakeholders, software and gov leaders to ensure alignment

Skills

DoD clearance

Cross Domain Solutions

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/math/physics/IS

Tools

Kubernetes

Data diodes

Job description

• Mission Partner Environment (MPE)

Title

Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC).

This role focuses on defining, evaluating, integrating, and supporting secure data movement and cybersecurity strategies across multiple mission and operational environments supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities.

The position will help guide the program’s cross-domain and cybersecurity approach across environments including IL5, IL6, air-gapped mission systems, and Mission Partner Environment (MPE). The role includes evaluating existing Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs), leveraging emerging technologies and cloud-native capabilities where appropriate, and helping define future CDS architectures and implementation strategies.

The role also supports broader cybersecurity initiatives including CI/CD vulnerability remediation workflows, cyber strategy development, program protection planning, operational cyber exercises, and mission assurance activities.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Cross Domain Solution Strategy – Evaluate, define, and support implementation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs) supporting mission and operational data flows across multiple security domains.
• CDS Architecture Support – Assess existing and emerging CDS technologies including:
• Traditional CDS platforms
• Data diodes
• Cloud-native security and data movement capabilities
• Mission-specific secure transfer architectures
• Multi-Domain Coordination – Support data movement and integration strategies across:
• IL5 environments
• IL6 environments
• Air-gapped mission systems
• Mission Partner Environment (MPE)
• Technology Evaluation – Help identify opportunities to leverage existing enterprise services and technologies while defining new CDS capabilities where required.
• Cybersecurity Integration – Work with software, infrastructure, DevSecOps, and operational teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements remain aligned with mission delivery objectives.
• CI/CD Vulnerability Remediation – Support improvement of CI/CD vulnerability remediation processes, CVE management workflows, and secure software delivery practices.
• Cyber Strategy Support – Participate in development and refinement of cyber strategies, security roadmaps, and mission assurance approaches across the program.
• Program Protection Planning – Contribute cybersecurity expertise to Program Protection Plan (PPP) activities, risk assessments, and system protection discussions.
• Cyber Exercise Participation – Support COOP exercises, cyber readiness activities, operational risk reviews, and related mission assurance events.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Interface with cyber organizations, operational stakeholders, software teams, infrastructure teams, and Government leadership to support cybersecurity alignment across the program.
  

Required Experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, information systems or related technical field
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Active Secret or higher clearance
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, information systems or 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
  
  

Work Environment

• Location: El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO (Work-from-home with on-site support as required)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)
  
  

Compensation

• For California only, the salary range for this position is $162,000 - $200,000. For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is $148,000 - $185,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
  
  

Other Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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