Senior Cybersecurity SME – National Security (TS/SCI)

KBR; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 175,800 - 214,900; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is hiring a Cybersecurity SME in Dulles, Virginia on-site. The role focuses on leading cybersecurity initiatives, providing technical planning, advising stakeholders, and translating mission needs into actionable recommendations to safeguard national security networks.

The position requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 10+ years of experience. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; 10+ years of experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience managing and executing complex cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience planning and executing multi-faceted technical activities.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and methodologies.
• Experience working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Desired: intelligence community experience; evaluating commercial cybersecurity technologies; CISSP/CISM/GIAC or equivalent; cybersecurity strategy development; senior technical advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cybersecurity initiatives supporting mission requirements.
• Provide technical planning and strategic cybersecurity guidance.
• Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and solutions.
• Translate mission needs into actionable technical recommendations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and commercial cybersecurity capabilities.
• Coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support the execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Cybersecurity leadership

Technical planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Job description

KBR, Inc is hiring a Cybersecurity SME in Dulles, Virginia on-site. The role focuses on leading cybersecurity initiatives, providing technical planning, advising stakeholders, and translating mission needs into actionable recommendations to safeguard national security networks.

The position requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 10+ years of experience. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.