Senior IT Security Analyst

KBR, Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to join their National Security Solutions team in Oklahoma City. This role involves managing cybersecurity requirements for DoD systems, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related work experience.
• IAM Level 1 Certification required.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical security guidance for system accreditation.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability analysis.
• Manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Risk Mitigation

Cybersecurity Processes

Effective Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

MS Office Suite

e Policy Orchestrator (ePO)

HBSS

Defender

ACAS

eMass

CISCO ASA5512

Job description

Title:

Senior IT Security Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team (NSS) 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.

Program Summary

KBR is looking for a motivated, energetic, and experienced Cybersecurity Professional with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and hands-on Cybersecurity Operational experience to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join a team to initiate and complete complex cybersecurity requirements of multiple systems in the DoD environment. The selected candidate must be capable of completing an assessment and authorization application package and be dedicated to our customers' success. The candidate will maintain situational awareness, take initiation actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture, and conduct annual security reviews and tests of cybersecurity controls. The primary work location will be at Tinker AFB, with some remote days possible, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical security guidance in all phases of system accreditation, ensuring coordination and communication across all activities.
• Assist in analyzing operations and systems architectural products.
• Perform verification and validation testing, and provide guidance on risk mitigation.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability analysis, manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance and reporting.
• Responsible for security assessments, reporting, cybersecurity control analysis, mitigation, and A&A compliance documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of related work experience.
• IAM Level 1 Certification.
• Experience preparing Certification and Accreditation packages following the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• At least one of the following certifications: SEC+ CE, CAP, CND, GSLC.
• Knowledge of standalone, closed-loop, platform IT, Platform IT with interconnection, and DoD/DISA networks.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity processes, providing guidance, and developing documentation throughout the system development life cycle.
• Ability to assess current security states, security controls, and support cybersecurity and ATO documentation.
• Effective communication skills with system engineers, administrators, developers, and operational users.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• USAF/Military/FAA aviation background.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with two (2) years of experience.
• CISSP or equivalent certification.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev Security and Privacy Controls.
• Experience developing and monitoring security programs and policies.
• Experience collaborating with security managers, ISSEs, and ISSMs.
• Experience with system security requirements, security design, and validation.
• Experience with CS tools like e Policy Orchestrator (ePO), HBSS, Defender, ACAS, eMass.
• CISCO ASA5512, switches, and routers.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we value our people and our Zero Harm culture, fostering an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect, and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by law.