Principal System Engineer/Enterprise Architect

KBR; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 172,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and advanced technologies seeks a Principal System Engineer/Enterprise Architect to join their Security Solutions team. This role will significantly impact defense system design and optimization, requiring profound engagement with IT enterprise architecture. Candidates need a relevant degree, strong modeling skills, and TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
• 8-12 years experience with relevant education; may accept more years in place of degree.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a model-based IT enterprise architecture.
• Work closely with IT Enterprise Architects and cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Systems Modeling

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Excellent communication skills

IT architecture perspective

Education

B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

M.S. degree or Doctorate in technical domain

Tools

MagicDraw

Rational Rhapsody

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Principal System Engineer/Enterprise Architect

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our 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 security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a model-based IT enterprise architecture.
• Work closely with IT Enterprise Architects to determine model views and gather needed data.
• Work with partners that are unfamiliar with modeling and help them translate their IT architecture into a model.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including content providers, content consumers, developers, engineers, and business analysts.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Work Environment:

• Location:On-site
• Travel Requirements:Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours:Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (M.S. ); and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in Systems Modeling (SysML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering, with proven experience translating concepts into SysML or UML.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., UAF, TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF).
• Excellent communication skills for technical writing, oral briefings, and executive-level products.
• Ability to consider IT architecture issues from many different perspectives.
• Passion for staying up to date with industry trends and advancements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Six to ten years of experience working with or in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• SysML Model Builder Intermediate or SysML Model Builder Advanced certification.
• Experience analyzing compliance with an IT Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Rational Rhapsody, Cameo, Genesys, etc.).

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $172,000 - $175,000

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, , 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 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 , color, , , sex, , or expression, , , veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.