Principal Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

KBR; Beaver Creek (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Principal Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to perform A&A and cybersecurity tasks for DoD IT systems. The role focuses on RMF implementation, NIST/SP 800-53 controls, STIG/SRG compliance, and dangerous vulnerability management.

Location is onsite in Beavercreek, OH with ~35% travel. The candidate will lead RMF documentation, risk assessments, and authorization activities across multiple systems, interfacing with senior government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity/Information Technology or related field
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in cybersecurity/IT, or eighteen (18) years hands-on experience in lieu of degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs) and DoD 8570-compliant
• Expert-level experience with RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, DISA STIGs/SRGs
• Experience with RMF package development including POA&Ms, Security Plans, Risk Assessments

Responsibilities

• Support Senior ISSE capacity for multiple information systems
• Serve as SME on A&A activities and related technologies/skills
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities and protection needs
• Lead RMF/authorization activities and coordinate with government and contractor personnel
• Develop RMF documentation including Security Plans, POA&Ms, and Risk Assessments
• Coordinate with SMEs to create authorization boundary diagrams and inventories
• Analyze vulnerability scans and assist in remediation tasks
• Submit weekly reports on system/program status

Job description

Title:

Principal 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 defense.

Position Summary:

The selected candidate will serve in a Senior ISSE role and perform tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity to obtain and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for assigned DoD IT Systems (i.e., applications, networks, devices).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support team in a Senior ISSE capacity for multiple information systems
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one or more technologies/skills related to A&A activities
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
• Provide solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of expertise and creativity. Problems are broadly defined and solutions require the continuation of specialized theories and knowledge
• Actively lead and participate in regular A&A status meetings with senior government and contract personnel to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts
• Participate in sessions aimed at identifying, planning, and executing strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes
• Lead and/or attend meetings with SDD stakeholders to discuss statuses of efforts
• Assess system compliance against NIST, DoW, and DHA security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and DISA Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Produce evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST, DoW, and DHA security requirements
• Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems and assist in remediation tasks
• Submit weekly reports to leadership regarding system/program status
• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports
• Coordinate with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories

Work Environment:

• Location: onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio
• Travel Requirements: 35%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and fifteen (15) years of experience with Cybersecurity / Information Technology, or in lieu of a degree eighteen (18) years of hands-on experience with Cybersecurity / Information Technology
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required
• Must have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)
• DoD 8570-compliant
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with Risk Management Framework
• RMF policy development, process improvement, and strategy implementation
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs
• Demonstrated efficiency and expert-level experience in RMF package development, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, architecture diagrams, asset inventories, and system/site policies, procedures, and processes
• Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Experience in assessing systems using NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs/SRGs, and ACAS
• Deep familiarity and experience with the DoW tool eMASS
• Experience working within DoW (experience under DHA a plus)
• Excellent customer service and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with NIST publications

Desired:

• Experience working under DHA
• Experience with HBSS
• Knowledge in Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)
• Experience with Fortify, WebInspect, and/or AppDetective

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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’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.