Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Title:

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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, deploying, and securing mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support system owners and project managers through cybersecurity approval and compliance processes
• Review technical architectures, deployment methodologies, and network designs
• Interpret cybersecurity and data protection requirements for stakeholders
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle
• Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance artifacts
• Assess system risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to engineers and non-technical partners
• Support security reviews, audits, and accreditation activities

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree
• Experience reviewing, approving, and developing security plans for IT systems
• Experience implementing measures to protect systems against unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure
• Demonstrated understanding of information systems, system development, network architecture, and cybersecurity principles
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences

Desired:

• Experience supporting system accreditation or authorization processes
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting intelligence community customers
• Security certification such as CISSP, GSLC, or equivalent
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Basic Compensation:

$142,000 to $173,500

This range is for the Virginia area only

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.

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.