Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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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.

Responsibilities:

This role will work closely with the team to monitor, assess, and maintain the security controls, ensuring that systems meet the necessary security requirements as outlined in the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems
• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls, providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems, ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations
• Conduct security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture
• Review and maintain security-related documentation, ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies
• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 years of Cyber Security work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program
• Experience with Scrum methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Nesssus (ACAS), Splunk, STIGS, SCAP tools
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (i.e., Security+ CE, CAP) required

Desired Qualifications:

• ITILv4 Foundation Certification desired
• Experience with ServiceNow
• Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (i.e., CISSP or CISM) desired

Basic Compensation: $110,000-140,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.