Security Lead

KBR, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Security Lead in Maryland to ensure secure and compliant operations across multiple classification levels. You will partner with program leadership, engineering teams, and government stakeholders to manage security processes, documentation, and training that support day-to-day mission execution.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance, with a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience (or an Associate’s degree with additional relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance required.
• 3+ years of related experience with degree; or equivalent experience with associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of program security activities per Government requirements and directives.
• Develop and implement program-level security classification guides and policies.
• Manage security documentation, compliance activities, and reporting for program operations.
• Coordinate security procedures to safeguard classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Support establishment and maintenance of secure environments across classification levels to enable program execution.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and OPSEC requirements.
• Coordinate and track security training and awareness activities for program personnel.
• Interface with Government security offices, stakeholders, and program leadership on security requirements and compliance status.
• Identify and mitigate security risks impacting program execution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Title:

Security Lead

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

The Security Lead plays a key role in ensuring the program operates in secure and compliant environments across multiple classification levels. This position partners with program leadership, engineering teams, and government stakeholders to manage security processes, documentation, and training that support day-to-day mission execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of program security activities in accordance with Government security requirements and applicable security directives
• Develop and implement program level security classification guides and policies
• Manage security documentation, compliance activities, and required reporting supporting program operations
• Coordinate implementation of security procedures to ensure proper safeguarding and handling of classified information and controlled unclassified information
• Support establishment and maintenance of security environments across required classification levels to enable program execution
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, standards, and operational security (OPSEC) requirements
• Coordinate and track completion of required security training and awareness activities for program personnel
• Interface with Government security offices, stakeholders, and program leadership on security requirements and compliance status
• Identify and support mitigation of security risks impacting program execution

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Top Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, OR Associate’s degree with additional relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting security programs within Department of Defense or government environments
• Familiarity with information security, OPSEC, or classified program requirements
• Experience managing security documentation, compliance activities, or training coordination
• Experience interfacing with government security offices or supporting multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience supporting programs operating across multiple classification levels

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours/week.

Compensation

$100,000-$140,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, 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 a 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
• 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 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.