Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join the National Security Solutions team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating cybersecurity controls across diverse environments to protect national security interests.

You will lead A&A activities, develop RMF artifacts, and coordinate remediation with engineers and admins. A strong background in RMF, vulnerability management, and security documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior ISSE experience.
• Experience supporting A&A, RMF, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, networking, and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity controls across network, computing, cloud, and enclave environments.
• Lead A&A activities, maintain RMF artifacts and security plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, remediation coordination, and security scans.
• Review architectures and designs to identify cybersecurity risks and mitigations.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, system owners, and engineering teams to maintain secure baselines and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and maintain operational and cybersecurity documentation and evidence packages.
• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats and intrusions.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

A&A experience

Network security principles

Vulnerability assessments

Security documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

RMF tooling

A&A tooling

Job description

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity controls and information assurance solutions across network, computing, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments.
• Lead and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including development, review, and maintenance of RMF artifacts, accreditation documentation, standard operating procedures, and security plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and security scans; coordinate remediation activities with system administrators and developers to resolve vulnerabilities, policy violations, and security findings.
• Review system architectures, network designs, and technical implementations to identify cybersecurity risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with ISSMs, system owners, and engineering teams to maintain secure system baselines, configuration management controls, continuous monitoring activities, and approved change management processes.
• Develop and maintain operational and cybersecurity documentation, including concepts of operation, operations and maintenance procedures, scan results, security event monitoring policies, and authorization evidence packages.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and potential intrusion activity to protect systems and information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or disruption.

Work Environment

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

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field and 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Prior experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
• Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, networking, operating systems, and network security principles.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, security reviews, remediation activities, and continuous monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation and accreditation artifacts.

Desired

• Experience with multi-enclave architectures and differing classification requirements.
• Professional cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+, GSLC, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management and configuration management programs.
• Experience working closely with ISSMs, network engineers, and system administrators to resolve cybersecurity findings.

Basic Compensation

$168,100 to $205,400

This range is for the VA 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

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.

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 foster 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.