Digital Environment Engineer

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Digital Environment Engineer to support the Hemisphere program in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on DevSecOps, hybrid cloud design, and digital engineering in classified DoD/IC environments.

You will advise on cloud architectures, manage multi-level data services, and contribute to strategic roadmaps enabling rapid software acquisition and secure data handling.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain SAP access.
• 10+ years of DoD/IC software acquisition experience.
• Experience with DevSecOps, hybrid/multi-cloud architecture, and digital engineering ecosystems.
• Experience operating in SAP/SAR environments with DoD/IC security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a digital environment connected to multi-level data services (e.g., Unified Data Library, National Space Defense Center).
• Advises on cloud architectures and acquisition strategies for Government residency, serving as SME on current events and tech trends in digital engineering ecosystems.
• Provides IT configuration and management support including fail-safes, software refresh, and hardware issues across classifications.
• Advises on digital engineering initiatives for acquisition, sustainment, and launch.
• Orchestrates task inventories to support SSC's future digital endeavors.
• Develops an integrated digital roadmap to reach SSC's digital objectives.
• Reinforces DevSecOps best practices in cloud environments across classifications.
• Supports rapid software acquisition and digital engineering strategies.
• Applies DoD and IC security processes in acquisition strategies and program execution.

Skills

Security clearance

DevSecOps

Cloud architecture

DoD/IC experience

Digital engineering

Education

Master's degree in related technical field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Title: Digital Environment Engineer Digital Environment Engineer 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?

• Innovative Projects: 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 and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking an experienced Digital Environment Engineer with expertise in DevSecOps and hybrid Cloud Architecture Design. Candidates should have a strong background supporting Digital Engineering ecosystems across classified DoD and IC environments, including SAP/SAR processes and secure data handling. Supporting the Hemisphere program in El Segundo, CA, this role works directly with SSC Combat Power to evaluate technical solutions, develop digital and data strategies, and design implementation roadmaps. The position also plays a key role in enabling program execution through change management, operational support, and integration of digital engineering capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains a digital environment with direct connection to multi-level data services (including the Unified Data Library and National Space Defense Center)
• Serves as trusted advisor on cloud architectures and acquisition strategies for the Government Resident expert and subject matter expert on current events and new technologies relevant to digital engineering ecosystems, implementations, and rapid software acquisition strategies
• Provides technology support in IT configuration and management to include, but not limited to, fail-safes, software break and refresh, and hardware equipment fails across multiple classifications
• Advises and assists in digital engineering initiatives for acquisition, sustainment, and launch
• Orchestrates inventory of tasks and initiatives needed to support SSC's future digital endeavors
• Assists in the development of an integrated digital roadmap that provides an executable path to reach SSC's digital objectives
• Reinforces DevSecOps best practices within digital engineering cloud environments at multiple classification levels
• Supports the Government in the development and execution of rapid software acquisition and digital engineering strategies
• Shepherds application of DoD and IC security processes and procedures in acquisition strategies and program execution

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret, SCI eligible clearance with ability to obtain SAPs Master's Degree in related technical field (i.e. Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology)
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) software acquisition programs.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends, with the ability to provide strategic recommendations in: DevSecOps implementation and optimization; Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture design; Digital Engineering ecosystem development and sustainment.
• Experience operating within SAP/SAR environments, including applying DoD and IC security processes, data handling procedures, and multi-level classification protocols

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• DevSecOps/Agile/Scrum Master certifications
• Cloud Architecture certifications preferred (i.e. AWS)

Basic Compensation: $178,600 - $251,800 annually (This range is for the CA 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.

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. 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.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

ONE KBR Values

• 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 also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

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