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KBR, Inc. · 2 months ago

Cyber Security Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

2+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leader in providing engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Evolved Strategic Systems program in protecting the nation's security through systems engineering and cybersecurity efforts.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01

Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations

Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems

Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures

Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system

Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks

Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements

Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53

Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC)

Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals

Qualification

Cyber SecurityRisk Management FrameworkSystem EngineeringInformation AssuranceCryptographic System SecurityNIST 800-53CISSPMicrosoft OfficeTeam BuildingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical WritingOral Presentation

Required

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance is required to be considered for this position

BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. An equivalent technical degree (such as MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science)

2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design

2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security

Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement

Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies

Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills

Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports

Background in software design

Preferred

BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security

Master's degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science

Experience working on DoD programs

Proficient understanding of RMF process

Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V)

Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation

Familiarity with Network Engineering

Familiarity with Communications Systems

Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)

Security certification (CISSP)

TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees