Security Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Security Lead to oversee program security activities across government projects, ensuring compliance with TS-level requirements. You will develop classification guides, manage security documentation, and coordinate with government security offices to protect classified information.

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of program security activities in accordance with Government security requirements and 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 safeguard classified information and controlled unclassified information.
• Support establishment and maintenance of security environments across required classification levels.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and OPSEC requirements.
• Coordinate and track completion of required security training for program personnel.
• Interface with Government security offices and program leadership on security requirements and compliance status.
• Identify and mitigate security risks impacting program execution.
• Support processes to control access, distribution, and handling of program information.

Skills

Security program management

Policy development

Risk assessment

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.

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
• Support implementation of processes to control access, distribution, and handling of program information and materials

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

Schedule

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.