Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

KBR, Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 160,200 - 195,800; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security planning and compliance for national security systems at the Dulles, VA site. The role involves reviewing architectures, developing security artifacts, and ensuring lifecycle cybersecurity integration across programs.

Required: active TS/SCI with polygraph, a bachelor’s in a related field, and 10+ years of experience; ability to brief diverse audiences; knowledge of RMF/NIST frameworks and security controls.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support system owners and project managers through cybersecurity approval and compliance processes.
• Review technical architectures, deployment methodologies, and network designs.
• Interpret cybersecurity and data protection requirements for stakeholders.
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance artifacts.
• Assess system risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to engineers and non-technical partners.
• Support security reviews, audits, and accreditation activities.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security briefings

Multitask in dynamic environment

Communication with technical/non-tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

## Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)Applylocations: Dulles, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R2126434**Title:**Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!****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: 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, deploying, and securing mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.****Key Responsibilities:*** **Support system owners and project managers through cybersecurity approval and compliance processes*** **Review technical architectures, deployment methodologies, and network designs*** **Interpret cybersecurity and data protection requirements for stakeholders*** **Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle*** **Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance artifacts*** **Assess system risks and recommend mitigation strategies*** **Provide cybersecurity guidance to engineers and non-technical partners*** **Support security reviews, audits, and accreditation activities****Work Environment:*** **Location: On-site*** **Travel Requirements: Minimal*** **Working Hours: Standard****Qualifications:****Required:*** **Active TS/SCI with Polygraph*** **Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree*** **Experience reviewing, approving, and developing security plans for IT systems*** **Experience implementing measures to protect systems against unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure*** **Demonstrated understanding of information systems, system development, network architecture, and cybersecurity principles*** **Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment*** **Experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences****Desired:*** **Experience supporting system accreditation or authorization processes*** **Knowledge of RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks*** **Experience supporting intelligence community customers*** **Security certification such as CISSP, GSLC, or equivalent*** **Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams****Basic Compensation:**$160,200 to $195,800**This range is for the Virginia area only**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.**Ready to Make a Difference?**If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.