Senior Systems Engineer - National Security & Cyber

Trinzic; Virginia; On-site; USD 159,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, supporting national security missions, seeks a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and deploy technical solutions addressing complex system and mission requirements. The role emphasizes IT and cybersecurity best practices, documentation, and collaboration across engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Location is on-site in Virginia with minimal travel. Candidates must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph and a bachelor’s degree, plus substantial relevant experience in systems engineering and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience documenting and managing technical requirements.
• Experience implementing IT and cybersecurity best practices.
• Knowledge of system implementation and deployment concepts.
• Experience with commercial technologies and COTS solutions.
• Ability to support multiple technical efforts in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience producing technical design artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and deploy technical solutions to meet defined system and customer requirements.
• Develop, track, and manage technical requirements through the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders to support evolving requirements.
• Ensure solutions align with IT and cybersecurity best practices and standards.
• Support system implementation, integration, testing, and deployment in operational environments.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

Requirements management

IT cybersecurity practices

System deployment concepts

Commercial technologies/COTS

Multi-tasking in evolving env

Analytical/problem-solving

Technical documentation

Clear technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KBR, supporting national security missions, seeks a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and deploy technical solutions addressing complex system and mission requirements. The role emphasizes IT and cybersecurity best practices, documentation, and collaboration across engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Location is on-site in Virginia with minimal travel. Candidates must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph and a bachelor’s degree, plus substantial relevant experience in systems engineering and