Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

KBR, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Short-term incentives

Long-term incentives

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to monitor and maintain RMF-based security controls for DoD and national security IT programs. The role emphasizes close collaboration with ISSE and engineering teams to ensure compliant, secure designs.

Applicants should have 6+ years in cyber security, TS/SCI eligibility, and Scrum experience, with strong communication and analytical skills. On-site at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 6 years of Cyber Security work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise IT program.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and maintain RMF security controls across systems.
• Develop and maintain RMF documentation and artifacts for security controls.
• Collaborate with ISSE and engineering teams to integrate controls and provide security guidance.
• Monitor security posture and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conduct security assessments and audits; identify vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Support security authorization and accreditation processes and create security documentation.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security communications

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Scrum methodologies

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree substitute by 6 years cyber security experience

Tools

Nessus (ACAS)

Splunk

STIGS

SCAP tools

Job description

Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) 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.

Responsibilities

This role will work closely with the team to monitor, assess, and maintain the security controls, ensuring that systems meet the necessary security requirements as outlined in the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems
• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls, providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems, ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations
• Conduct security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture
• Review and maintain security-related documentation, ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies
• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security

Work Environment

Location: On-Site – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years of Cyber Security work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program
• Experience with Scrum methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Nesssus (ACAS), Splunk, STIGS, SCAP tools
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (i.e., Security+ CE, CAP) required

Desired Qualifications

• ITILv4 Foundation Certification desired
• Experience with ServiceNow
• Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (i.e., CISSP or CISM) desired

Basic Compensation

$108,800 – $163,200 (This range is for Washington, DC 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 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. 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. In everything we do, we are guided by our 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 have 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. At KBR, We Deliver.