Entry-Level TS/SCI Watch Operator – 24/7 Ops

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Watch Operator – Junior to provide real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment at a government facility in Virginia. The role emphasizes continuous situational awareness, incident escalation, and thorough event logging.

Qualified candidates will have advanced education or equivalent experience, familiarity with incident response, and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operational systems, dashboards, and alerts to ensure continuous availability and performance.
• Detect and elevate anomalies, outages, or security incidents in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of events, actions taken, and system status updates.
• Support incident triage and coordinate with technical teams for timely resolution.
• Provide situational awareness updates and briefings to leadership during operational events.
• Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations across watch teams.
• Assist in refining operational procedures and contributing to process improvements.
• Operate within a 24/7 shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job description

KBR is seeking a Watch Operator – Junior to provide real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment at a government facility in Virginia. The role emphasizes continuous situational awareness, incident escalation, and thorough event logging.

Qualified candidates will have advanced education or equivalent experience, familiarity with incident response, and the ability to work rotating shifts.