Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic, the upcoming spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions, seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives for government-facing projects in a dynamic, high-security environment. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and expertise in RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and STIG implementations.

You will work across multiple technology stacks, guiding cyber risk management, audits, and continuous monitoring to ensure hardened security posture for

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance, eligible for SAP.
• BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.
• One or more of the following certifications (must be current): CISM, CISSO, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, CISSP, CISSP-Associate, CISSP-ISSMP.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and implement out-of-the-box cyber solutions to meet warfighter needs and ensure end-to-end security.
• Serve as a cybersecurity advisor to the Government.
• Analyze customer requirements and identify the need for cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s overall technology landscape.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, enclaves, applications, including design documents, implementation guides, standard operating procedures, and approval paperwork.
• Oversee implementation of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and STIG requirements, ensuring alignment with DoD security mandates.

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s most mission-critical objectives. The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
• Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product owners, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level.
• Impactful Work: Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and implement out-of-the-box cyber solutions to meet warfighter needs and ensure end-to-end security
• Serve as a cybersecurity advisor to the Government
• Analyze customer requirements and identify the need for cybersecurity solutions
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization’s overall technology landscape
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, enclaves, applications, including design documents, implementation guides, standard operating procedures, and approval paperwork
• Oversee implementation of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and STIG requirements, ensuring alignment with DoD security mandates
• Perform vulnerability assessments, support remediation of scan findings and IAVAs, and manage incident response workflows and recovery operations to maintain hardened security posture
• Support security documentation, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring in alignment with FISMA
• Loading and managing cryptographic keys for High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE)
• Provide expert guidance in support of cyber audits, ATO packages, and continuous compliance processes
• Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes
• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI, eligible for SAP
• Education: BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.
• One or more of the following certifications (must be current): CISM, CISSO, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, CISSP, CISSP-Associate, CISSP-ISSMP