Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Trinzic; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR invites an experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to lead system authorization, risk management, and security operations for the NIL program. The role requires RMF compliance, incident response, and documentation across complex DoD IT environments.

The candidate will coordinate RMF activities, develop security artifacts, and ensure accreditation status while engaging with intelligence and acquisition communities. Washington, D.C.-area responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in information systems or related technical field
• 9+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity or information technology
• DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level I/II certification
• Understanding of common operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix, Cisco IOS/NX-OS)
• Knowledge of client, server, data storage, and networking technologies
• Understanding of the requirements and standards for Cloud security
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs)

Responsibilities

• Provide system authorization support, risk management and business continuity expertise
• Threat detection and prevention methods, incident response and management
• Auditing, vulnerability management support, and security documentation
• Review security aspects of maintenance deliverables and proposals
• Write implementation and design documents for security features
• Create and maintain information system security documentation and SOPs
• Present status to intelligence and acquisition audiences
• Coordinate and monitor RMF/JCS/DoD authorization activities
• Maintain security accreditation-related documentation

Skills

9+ years cybersecurity/IT experience

DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level I/II

TS/SCI clearance

ABMS Digital Infrastructure program

DevSecOps & SSDLC

Cloud security understanding

Education

BS degree in information systems or related technical field

Tools

Fortify

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud/Twistlock

StackRox

Anchore

Job description

Title Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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 and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary

The Information System Security Manager will provide system authorization support, risk management and business continuity expertise, threat detection and prevention methods, incident response and management methods, auditing, vulnerability management support, and system security documentation for the NIL. This position will be responsible for all NIL activities for the Digital Infrastructure program in ABMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating, executing, and managing cybersecurity assessment & authorization (A&A) related activities supporting IT hardware, software, and connectivity capabilities in support of intelligence data management and analysis requirements
• Provide advice and assistance on all things cyber security for customer-acquired development and systems maintenance projects, driving and monitoring system authorization status of segment components, authoring and coordinating related documentation
• Facilitate, perform, and manage actions necessary to maintain system and capability accreditation status consistent with DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)), including scanning, auditing, and authoring/coordinating security accreditation-related documentation
• Review and advise on security aspects of contracted maintenance deliverables and proposals
• Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software applications and collaboration infrastructures
• Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes
• Write implementation and design documents describing how security features are implemented
• Create and maintain information system security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide guidance on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Present system maintenance, authorization status, and potential issues to various intelligence and acquisition community audiences
• Keep leadership aware of any roadblocks, issues, or concerns with system authorization status

Work Environment

• Location: Washington D.C.
• Travel Requirements: 35%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• BS degree in information systems or related technical field
• 9+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity or information technology
• DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level I/II certification
• Understanding of common operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix, Cisco IOS/NX-OS)
• Knowledge of client, server, data storage, and networking technologies
• Understanding of the requirements and standards for Cloud security
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Ability to troubleshoot, assess root cause, and resolve technical issues
• Innovative with strong analytical, problem-solving, organization and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of ABMS Digital Infrastructure program
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required
• Must have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)

Desired

• Advanced degree in a technical field
• 9+ years of IT/security-related experience with recent ISSM experience
• Sec+/CASP/CISSP certification or NIL experience
• Software Development in Java, Python, Ruby and/or C++ knowledge
• Linux Expertise (RedHat/RHEL or CentOS preferred) knowledge.
• Prior experience with software scanning/static code analysis (e.g. Fortify, SonarQube)
• Prior experience with cloud and container security tools (e.g. Prisma Cloud/Twistlock, StackRox, Anchore)

Basic Compensation

$165,000-$185,000

This range is for the Washington, D.C. 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.

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.

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.

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