Senior Systems Security Engineer

Trinzic; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Professional training

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Security Engineer to support ABMS within the Air Force program portfolio.

The role focuses on implementing and maintaining system security engineering requirements across the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring RMF, CMMC, and DoD directives are met. You will advise Air Force teams, lead security documentation efforts (SSPs, SARs, A&A), and collaborate with contractors to apply security controls across complex DoD systems while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of system security engineering and/or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience applying RMF to DoD/IC programs.
• Familiarity with CMMC, CUI and classified system security requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver security engineering solutions meeting policies and guidelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME-level system security engineering guidance across acquisition lifecycle.
• Ensure ABMS processes align with applicable security requirements and regulations.
• Develop and lead execution of security documents and plans (SSPs, SARs, A&A).
• Advise program managers and contractors on cybersecurity requirements and compliance.
• Lead incident response and risk mitigation activities for assigned systems.
• Develop security metrics and conduct training on Air Force security requirements.

Skills

System security

RMF

CMMC

DoD/IC guidance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity/Information Security/Engineering

Job description

Senior Systems Security Engineer

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.

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

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Security Engineering SME to support the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Division. Responsible for providing expert-level system security engineering guidance, including cybersecurity guidance, on this complex program. Ensure that interfaces to other service, DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) efforts in support of Joint All Domian Command and Control (JADC2) are engineered using appropriate system security engineering practices.

This role will focus on implementing, maintaining, and managing system security engineering requirements in compliance with Air Force, DoD and IC instructions and directives across the various ABMS product lines. Provide technical advice to Air Force acquisition teams, ensuring that all system security engineering requirements are met across the entire acquisition lifecycle, from program initiation through system deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on system security engineering requirements and practices during all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, from materiel solution analysis through production, deployment, and operations and support.
• Ensure ABMS acquisition processes and documents align with appropriate system security statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and then lead execution of the ABMS Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS).
• Develop and lead execution of the ABMS Program Protection Plan (PPP) and its appendices, including Anti-Tamper/CSS, which details critical program technologies and information which must be protected.
• Address System Security During Design
• Provide subject matter expertise to product delivery teams to ensure their systems are designed, developed, and maintained securely.
• Advise on security considerations for critical infrastructure and classified systems as they relate to Air Force acquisition efforts (e.g., Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), Collateral, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)).
• Conduct system security evaluations and support certification and accreditation processes to ensure the systems align with AFI 17-101, DoD 8570.01-M, and other relevant directives.
• Cybersecurity Compliance, Risk Management and Documentation:
• Oversee compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) as outlined by NIST and DoD Instruction 8510.01, specifically focusing on Air Force-specific requirements for System Security Authorization and Security Assessment Reports (SAR).
• Lead the development of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, ensuring full compliance with DoD 8500.2 and AFI 17-101, including Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) reports and Cybersecurity Risk Assessments.
• Support the development of System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and other cybersecurity documentation for Air Force systems and programs.
• Ensure Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses relating to system security are implemented.
• Advise program managers about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance requirements and assist contractors in achieving necessary certification levels.
• Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents involving assigned systems, ensuring swift identification, containment, and mitigation of cyber threats.
• Provide input on risk mitigation strategies for ongoing and future acquisition programs and assist with incident response plan development.
• Develop and maintain security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to continuously monitor and evaluate security measure effectiveness.
• Deliver training and awareness programs on Air Force-specific system security engineering requirements for acquisition program office personnel.
• Promote system security best practices across all assigned programs, ensuring that program personnel understand and implement security controls effectively.
• Serve as a liaison between program office, user community and contractor personnel to ensure clear communication and adherence to acquisition security policies.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site (Beavercreek, OH)
• Travel Requirements: Moderate, 20-40%
• Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in system security engineering and/or cybersecurity with a specific focus on Air Force acquisition programs or similar DoD systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver system security engineering solutions which meet applicable security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to DoD and/or IC acquisition programs.
• Expertise in System Security Engineering Acquisition Documentation (e.g., CSS, PPP, Anti-Tamper, System Security Plans, Security Test & Evaluation Reports).
• Familiarity with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), CUI, and classified system security requirements.
• Proficiency with security tools and technologies commonly used in Air Force and DoD environments, such as endpoint protection, and cloud security solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to program managers, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within the DoD acquisition environment.
• Ability to navigate the complexities of military contracting processes and collaborate with defense contractors to ensure compliance with Air Force security requirements.
• Top Secret, SCI Eligible
• SAP Eligibility (Counterintelligence Polygraph may be required)

Desired

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Special Access and/or SCI programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently or as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to closure and to assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical and non-technical project teams.
• Experience with cloud security in an Air Force or DoD context (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Familiarity with DoD and Air Force system security-related acquisition initiatives.
• Experience evaluating contract proposals and security specifications.
• Highly Preferred: DAWIA Engineering and Technology Management Practitioner with Intermediate Secure Cyber Resilient Engineering Credential or DoD 8140 DCWF Security Architect Intermediate Qualification or Equivalent
• Preferred: DoD 8140 DCWF Security Architect Advanced Qualification or Equivalent

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 career advancement through professional training and development.

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 foster 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.