Cybersecurity Engineer

KBR is seeking a highly motivated self-starter, adaptable to a fast-paced and challenging environment as a cybersecurity engineer in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) who can work independently and as a team contributor supporting multiple stakeholders. Join our small but dynamic and impactful team of talented and forward leaning engineers in supporting cybersecurity operations to meet US Air Force requirements here at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Job Summary

You will help distinguish our company with professionalism, best practices and deliverables that build customer loyalty. You will be part of a team of engineers supporting Air Force Security Control Assessors (SCA) and Authorizing Officials (AO) to assess and improve cybersecurity for Air Force systems and applications migrating to the cloud, being developed in DevSecOps/Agile environments, or addressing requirements for enterprise IT modernization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support cybersecurity of Air Force software factories
• Collaborate with Air Force programs to enable the cybersecurity of applications and infrastructure in a DevSecOps environment
• Support cybersecurity of other Air Force networks, systems, and applications, as assigned
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments of current and future networks, infrastructure and applications
• Perform key cybersecurity analyses and use technical risk management principles to assess applications and systems
• Review documentation to ensure that established security requirements are adequately addressed and sustained
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes leading to successful Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions
• Make Authorization Recommendations to Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Authorizing Official (AO)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 5% travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS / BA in computer science and 10 years of directly related experience is required
• DoDM 8140.03 IAM Level III Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is required
• Familiarity with DoDIs 8500.01 & 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, AFI 17-101, and RMF is required
• Experience with A&A processes, Authorization requirements, and SCA/AO requirements is required
• DoD Secret Security Clearance is required at hire and must be maintained. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance at hire is desired.
• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification is desired.
• The ideal candidate will have skills and experience with one or more of the following:
  • IaaS/PaaS/SaaS
  • DevSecOps/agile
  • software applications
  • cloud (AWS, Azure, e.g.)
  • virtual machines (VMware, e.g.)
  • containers (Kubernetes, e.g.)
  • Red Team/penetration testing

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.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.

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