Senior ISSE: Safeguard National Security with Advanced Cyber

KBR Careers; Lorton (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Program Office. The role focuses on safeguarding sensitive information across systems, including SDLC integration and documentation.

The position requires a Master’s degree, active Top Secret/SCI with SAP access, a CI polygraph, and 7+ years in cybersecurity or systems engineering. On-site in Lorton, VA with 0–20% travel. Advanced security skills across Java, Python, Linux, and cloud security are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming is required.
• Current/active Top Secret/SCI; DoD SAP access is required.
• Subject to a CI polygraph.
• 7+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity, IT, or systems engineering.
• Experience with SAPs is required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quantify risk to enterprise systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate cyber resiliency objectives into system engineering and SDLC.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, diagrams, and cloud operation materials.
• Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software and collaboration infra.
• Participate in change management and assess security impact of changes.
• Write implementation and design docs for security features.
• Create and maintain information security SOPs and POA&Ms guidance.
• Monitor system, procedures, and docs for compliance with authorization package.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Ruby

Linux

Docker

Cloud security

Risk quantification

Education

Master’s degree in engineering / CS / cybersecurity / networking / programming

Tools

Arachni

OWASP ZAP

BurpSuite

Fortify

Checkmarx

Twistlock

ACAS/Nessus

EC2

Docker

Job description

KBR is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Program Office. The role focuses on safeguarding sensitive information across systems, including SDLC integration and documentation.

The position requires a Master’s degree, active Top Secret/SCI with SAP access, a CI polygraph, and 7+ years in cybersecurity or systems engineering. On-site in Lorton, VA with 0–20% travel. Advanced security skills across Java, Python, Linux, and cloud security are essential.