Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Trinzic; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks a Senior ISSO to lead A&A and cybersecurity efforts to obtain and maintain ATOs for information systems supporting the 8 AF StAOC. The role requires coordinating with the 8 AF GSSO and executing RMF-based security control activities.

The position involves extensive assessment work, policy implementation, and collaboration with a broad team to mitigate risks and ensure continuous authorization readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4 years’ ISSO experience.
• Familiarity with DOD RMF, JSIG, and RMF package artifacts.
• Experience developing RMF documents (SSP, SSP checklists, Privacy IA, ATO artifacts).
• Knowledge of POA&M development.
• Independent verification and validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ISSO at Barksdale AFB, LA, supporting 8 AF GSSO.
• Perform assessments of systems/networks and evaluate deviations from policies.
• Ensure secure operation of StAOC information systems within the 8 AF Security team.
• Support certification and Accreditation processes (RMF, ATO).
• Implement government policies (JSIG, NISPOM, SP-800-171/53, RMF).
• Review system audits and close corrective actions.

Skills

ISSO experience

RMF knowledge

DOD 8500.01 familiarity

JSIG familiarity

DoD 8570.01-M cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems

IAM Level I (CAP, Security+ CE) certification

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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.

Position Summary

The selected candidate will serve in a Senior ISSO role and perform tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity to obtain and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for information systems (i.e., applications, networks, devices) supporting the 8 AF Strategic Air Operations Center (StAOC).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at our Barksdale AFB, LA location working with the 8 AF GSSO in support of 8 AF and AFGSC Information Systems. Candidate will perform extensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Candidate will achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments). Position is a contract position, tied to StAOC contract.
• Candidate will perform Information Assurance and IT Security tasks to ensure the secure operation of the StAOC information systems as a part of the 8 AF Information Security team.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., JSIG, NISPOM, SP-800-171, SP-800-53, RMF) for site-hosted information systems and makes recommendations on process tailoring.
• Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Periodically conducts of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Work Environment

• Location: Barksdale AFB, LA
• Travel Requirements: 15%-35%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, information systems management or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• 4 years’ experience as an ISSO.
• Experience with DOD 8500.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements as well as experience in drafting, submitting, and maintaining RMF packages, Experience with Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) packages is required.
• Experience in development and maintaining of RMF Documents within eMASS including System Security Plans (SSP), System Security Checklists, Privacy Impact Assessments, and Authority to Operate (ATO) artifacts.
• Experience in developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Knowledge of independent verification and validation techniques is required.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in researching data, developing analytical techniques and methodologies is required.
• A current Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level I (CAP, Security+ CE) or comparable certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.
• A current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or have had a Background Investigation completed within the last 6 months, is required.

Desired

• IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP) or comparable certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.
• Experience with JSIG, ICD503, SCI security controls and Cross Domain Solution requirements.
• Knowledge in monitoring and conducting Security Control Assessment to ensure all controls meet security requirements as stipulated in the SSP, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG.
• Understanding of maintenance and inventory process for information Security Systems.
• Experience in coordinating with Leadership across the organization to ensure timely compliance.
• Experience in developing waivers and exceptions for information system vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and independent verification and validation techniques.
• Experience working in a corporate environment and working with a diverse user population and a global enterprise.

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 caree

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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