Title:
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
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.
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
KBR is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team in El Segundo CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand selected systems security engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC), Spectrum Warfare (SYD 89/SZW) Senior Program Director (SPD). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and enforce all cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives to ensure assessment and authorization of information systems processing classified information
Participate in IT architecture design reviews to assess and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements
Ensure cybersecurity principles are embedded in systems engineering efforts for ground and space systems in multiple classified computing domains
Integrate the Risk Management Framework throughout the system acquisition lifecycle
Create, review, and assess RMF related artifacts for acceptable implementation of cybersecurity principles
Develop, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity strategies
Evaluate and apply government cybersecurity (DoD, NIST, FIPS, and CNSS) policies and instructions as necessary
Conduct program and technical risk assessments to determine necessary cybersecurity protection measures
Monitor the evolving state of industry knowledge and application to information security best practices
Interface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutions
Provide technical security evaluation support to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) during contractor assessment and authorization activities
Evaluate the continued effectiveness of implemented protection measures within the authorization boundary
Prepare, review, and present technical reports and briefings
Provide mentoring and technical leadership to the cybersecurity program team
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
3 years of work experience in Cybersecurity may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree
10+ years of work experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
Experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM for a complex system
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or equivalent
Ability to translate cybersecurity related policies and guidance into system requirements
Experience with cybersecurity assessment and authorization processes such as the Risk Management Framework
Understanding of common vulnerabilities and associated risk mitigation strategies
Experience with cybersecurity policy and processes, architectures, testing and evaluation procedures, including Zero Trust
Articulate complicated security concepts in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities
With minimal oversight, be able to sort through complex issues, prioritize them accordingly, advocate for resources, and elevate to management as necessary
Effective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineer and management levels to build confidence and collaboration between team members
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Experience with COMSEC key management and familiarity with cryptographic equipment lifecycle management concepts
The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills and Experience:
DoD -M IAT Level III approved cybersecurity baseline certification
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
Computing Technology Industry Association Security + Certification
Understanding and experience in the acquisition life cycle for information systems
Experience in security control evaluation, testing, and assessment in complex system environments
Familiarity with security tools for implementing and assessing security compliance (e.g. SCAP, STIGS, ACAS)
Experience deploying and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management system for a multiple operating system enterprise
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $160- 200k
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.
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.
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.
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.
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
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.
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
KBR is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to join our team in El Segundo CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand selected systems security engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC), Spectrum Warfare (SYD 89/SZW) Senior Program Director (SPD). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and enforce all cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives to ensure assessment and authorization of information systems processing classified information
Participate in IT architecture design reviews to assess and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements
Ensure cybersecurity principles are embedded in systems engineering efforts for ground and space systems in multiple classified computing domains
Integrate the Risk Management Framework throughout the system acquisition lifecycle
Create, review, and assess RMF related artifacts for acceptable implementation of cybersecurity principles
Develop, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity strategies
Evaluate and apply government cybersecurity (DoD, NIST, FIPS, and CNSS) policies and instructions as necessary
Conduct program and technical risk assessments to determine necessary cybersecurity protection measures
Monitor the evolving state of industry knowledge and application to information security best practices
Interface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutions
Provide technical security evaluation support to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) during contractor assessment and authorization activities
Evaluate the continued effectiveness of implemented protection measures within the authorization boundary
Prepare, review, and present technical reports and briefings
Provide mentoring and technical leadership to the cybersecurity program team
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
3 years of work experience in Cybersecurity may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree
10+ years of work experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
Experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM for a complex system
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or equivalent
Ability to translate cybersecurity related policies and guidance into system requirements
Experience with cybersecurity assessment and authorization processes such as the Risk Management Framework
Understanding of common vulnerabilities and associated risk mitigation strategies
Experience with cybersecurity policy and processes, architectures, testing and evaluation procedures, including Zero Trust
Articulate complicated security concepts in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities
With minimal oversight, be able to sort through complex issues, prioritize them accordingly, advocate for resources, and elevate to management as necessary
Effective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineer and management levels to build confidence and collaboration between team members
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Experience with COMSEC key management and familiarity with cryptographic equipment lifecycle management concepts
The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills and Experience:
DoD -M IAT Level III approved cybersecurity baseline certification
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
Computing Technology Industry Association Security + Certification
Understanding and experience in the acquisition life cycle for information systems
Experience in security control evaluation, testing, and assessment in complex system environments
Familiarity with security tools for implementing and assessing security compliance (e.g. SCAP, STIGS, ACAS)
Experience deploying and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management system for a multiple operating system enterprise
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $160- 200k
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.
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.
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.
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.