Software Engineer

KBR, Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, a leader in engineering solutions, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their National Security Solutions team. This role will involve developing secure technical systems and cybersecurity solutions crucial to national defense. Candidates must have substantial experience in software development, including proficiency in C++, Python, and AWS, as well as current security clearance.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph required.
• Minimum 10 years experience in software development.
• Demonstrated experience with A&A processes and security-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Support secure system development and maintain technical systems.
• Assess cybersecurity needs and develop customized solutions.
• Train personnel on cybersecurity solutions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Security Clearance

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity

Software Development

Data Management

Web Application Development

AWS Cloud Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Title:

Software Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team 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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support secure system development: Work closely with the staff to identify, assess, develop, test, deploy, and maintain technical systems using COTS, GOTS, and Open-Source resources
• Assess cybersecurity needs: Collect and evaluate the online network and cybersecurity requirements
• Deploy tailored solutions: Develop and implement customized online network and cybersecurity solutions
• Ensure compliance: Partner with the team to complete approval requirements and maintain compliance throughout the technical lifecycle
• Engage in cybersecurity discussions: Participate in working groups focused on cybersecurity issues, collaborating with IT security professionals and leadership
• Train personnel: Document and train team members on the effective use of online network and cybersecurity solutions
• Maintain system integrity: Ensure the stability, integrity, availability, and privacy of deployed cybersecurity solutions

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-50%
• Working Hours: Standard and On-Call

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years
• Experience with security-controlled systems: Demonstrated experience with security-controlled systems, software, and data architecture
• Experience with A&A processes: Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes to accredit security-controlled systems
• Data transfer officer experience: Demonstrated experience as a data transfer officer with security-controlled systems
• AWS Cloud Engineering: Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Services Cloud Engineering, Development, and Administration
• Data-intensive applications: Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining data-intensive applications and architecture
• Software development experience: Demonstrated software development experience, including C#, C++, Python, and other system and application programming languages
• Web application development: Demonstrated experience with designing, developing, and maintaining web applications utilizing Javascript, Javascript frameworks (such as React, VueJs or Angular), HTML5, CSS, and CSS frameworks (such as Bootstrap or Tailwind)
• Development technologies: Demonstrated experience with development technologies including Git, Gitlab, and Docker supporting continuous integration and delivery of web applications and microservices
• Software scripting: Demonstrated software scripting experience, including Python, BASH, and PowerShell
• Database programming: Demonstrated database programming experience, to include Oracle and Microsoft SQL, PL/SQL scripts, and vendor APIs and XML and JSON data formats for Oracle Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Web services development: Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex web services for Linux and Windows servers
• Lotus Notes development: Demonstrated experience with Lotus Notes software development including C/C++ APIs
• Certificate management: Demonstrated experience with certificate management for users, servers, and anonymous services
• Systems engineering and administration: Demonstrated experience with Windows and Linux systems engineering and administration
• Cross-skilling and backfilling: Demonstrated experience cross-skilling and backfilling for teammates
• Handling sensitive data: Demonstrated experience handling sensitive data, exercising discretion and sound judgment, and achieving mission outcomes

Desired:

• Security-controlled systems: Demonstrated experience with security-controlled systems, software, and data architecture
• Messaging systems: Demonstrated experience with legacy and next-generation messaging systems, including system protocols and APIs, along with message formats and schemas
• A&A processes: Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes
• Data transfer officer: Demonstrated experience as a data transfer officer with security-controlled systems
• IT Program Management: Demonstrated experience with IT Program Management and support

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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 of team’s philosophy and fosters 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.