Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

Title:
Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

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.

Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Mid Fullstack Software Engineer, and your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications
• Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality
• Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
• Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles
• Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications
• Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task
• Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security
• Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture
• Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency
• Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications
• Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle
• Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions
• Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC

Work Environment:

• Location: On Customer Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Education: BS/BA in a related field
• 5 years' experience developing web-based applications
• 5 years' experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Material UI, TypeScript, React
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
• Networking experience
• Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
• Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab CI and ArgoCD
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
• Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
• Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
• Experience with Unit/Integration Testing
• Experience with Unit Testing tools Jest, Cypress or Playwright
• Experience with Test Driven Development

Desired:

• Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
• Experience with Big Data
• Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
• Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
• Experience working in AWS and cloud technologies
• Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
• Experience with Vue.Js and Angular

Basic Compensation: $115,900 - $173,800 (Salary Range for Colorado Springs 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 a 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.