Secure Deployment Engineer

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a Secure Deployment Engineer to protect the GEMSTONE platform across classified and unclassified environments, including air-gapped on-premises systems. You will help harden systems, achieve accreditation, and evolve the platform into a secure hybrid cloud/on-prem solution.

You will work with DevSecOps, platform engineers, and ISSM stakeholders to implement security controls, support ATO activities, and ensure DoD RMF compliance across cloud and on-prem deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security engineering (ISSE) or software development/engineering.
• Experience with Linux and Kubernetes.
• Strong experience applying DoD STIGs, RMF framework, and security compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting ATO processes for classified or government systems.
• Experience securing Linux-based systems and hardened environments.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes platforms and container security practices.
• Experience supporting air-gapped or disconnected system deployments.
• Experience securing hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures.
• Knowledge of network security principles, including segmentation and access control.
• Security+ certification.
• Active TS clearance, SCI eligible required.
• Must be located in Colorado Springs, CO and able to work on-site in a SCIF.

Responsibilities

• Secure deployment and operation of the GEMSTONE platform across classified and unclassified environments.
• Ensure systems comply with DoD STIGs, RMF controls, and security accreditation requirements.
• Support deployment of a modeling and simulation platform in cloud and on-premises Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate with platform team to design a hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture.
• Implement and validate security controls, patching, and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including documentation and audit readiness.
• Partner with the ISSM to maintain continuous monitoring and compliance posture.
• Assess and secure containerized workloads, APIs, and Kubernetes-based services.
• Guide implementation of network security and boundary protections in classified environments.
• Participate in security reviews, risk assessments, and incident response activities.
• Support accreditation and deployment of applications transitioning to higher classification levels.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

Security+

DoD STIGs

RMF

ATO processes

air-gapped deployments

hybrid cloud on-prem

network security

scif on-site

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Tools

UDS Core

OpenShift

Terraform

Kubernetes security tools

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Secure Deployment Engineer

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: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the Department of the Air Force’s most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of open source development, DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Zarf, and innovative API management and database design. You'll be contributing to systems designed for a modeling and simulation SaaS platform that provides dynamic compute power, access to tools, and collaboration capability through a model that will revolutionize the future of military research and development.
• Collaborative Environment: Our team thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, mission experts, and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver software and documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.
• Impactful Work: Your work here will directly support the Department of the Air Force in advancing defense technology. You’ll be at the forefront of innovations, creating a new paradigm for providing access to compute power, modeling and simulation tools, and data sharing across organizations to the Department of the Air Force and broader Department of Defense.

Position Summary

Support the secure deployment and operation of the GEMSTONE platform across classified and unclassified environments, including air-gapped on-premises systems, ensuring systems are hardened, compliant, and accredited while helping evolve GEMSTONE into a secure hybrid cloud/on-prem platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with developers to integrate security into platform design and deployment workflows
• Ensure systems comply with DoD STIGs, RMF controls, and security accreditation requirements
• Support deployment of a modeling and simulation platform in cloud and on-premises Kubernetes environments with UDS Core
• Support and secure air-gapped deployments, including installation, updates, and sustainment in disconnected environments
• Collaborate with the platform team to design and evolve a hybrid architecture spanning cloud and on-prem systems
• Implement and validate security controls, patching, and vulnerability remediation processes
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including documentation, validation, and audit readiness
• Partner with the ISSM to maintain continuous monitoring and compliance posture
• Assess and secure containerized workloads, APIs, and Kubernetes-based services
• Guide implementation of network security, access controls, and boundary protections in classified environments
• Participate in security reviews, risk assessments, and incident response activities
• Support accreditation and deployment of applications transitioning to higher classification levels

Work Environment

• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: ~10%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or engineering related field
• 5+ years of experience in information system security engineering (ISSE) or software development/engineering
• Experience with Linux and Kubernetes
• Strong experience applying DoD STIGs, RMF framework, and security compliance requirements
• Experience supporting ATO processes for classified or government systems
• Experience securing Linux-based systems and hardened environments
• Familiarity with Kubernetes platforms and container security practices
• Experience supporting air-gapped or disconnected system deployments
• Experience securing hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures
• Knowledge of network security principles, including segmentation and access control
• Security+ certification
• Ability to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities and cyber risks
• Strong collaboration skills to work with developers, platform engineers, and ISSM stakeholders
• Active TS clearance, SCI eligible required
• Must be located in Colorado Springs, CO and able to work on-site in a SCIF

Desired

• Experience with Kubernetes distributions (e.g., UDS Core, OpenShift, Rancher)
• Familiarity with container security tools and vulnerability scanning platforms
• Experience with DevSecOps and securing CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of cross-domain or multi-classification system architectures

Basic Compensation

$130,000-$170,000

This range is for the Colorado area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

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 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.