Senior ISSO — Safeguard National Security (On-Site, Dulles)

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

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.