Cybersecurity SME

KBR Careers; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for its National Security Solutions team. In this role, you will lead complex cybersecurity initiatives, providing strategic guidance and technical planning to enhance national security.

Your background must include at least 10 years in cybersecurity, with active TS/SCI clearance required. The position is on-site, emphasizing collaboration in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience managing complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives supporting mission requirements.
• Advise on cybersecurity risks and solutions.
• Coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Lead complex cybersecurity initiatives

Technical planning

Risk assessment

Strategic guidance

Team collaboration

Evaluating technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

CISSP

CISM

GIAC

Tools

Cybersecurity technologies

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity SME Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our 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.

Why Join Us? KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing, deploying, and securing mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.

Key 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

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Standard Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or 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

Desired

• 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

Basic Compensation

$175,800 to $214,900 This range is for the Virginia area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional 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

• 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.

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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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