Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)



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.

• KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) All Domain Test Range (ADTR) and INDOPACOM Pacific-Rim Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Team, Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) Secret Network (JSN) Node, JMETC Multiple Independent Levels of Security Network (JMN) Node, Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN), Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN).

In this role, you will be a critical part of our team responsible for evaluating customer requirements pertaining to complex technical challenges. The successful candidate will assist with providing solutions to complex problems in a manner which meets both functional and security requirements. You will be responsible for keeping the team's computing environment operational and in compliance with all TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. To do this you will frequently collaborate with other distributed team members to discuss current system status and plan desired future enhancements.

The ideal candidate will have a blended skill set with a strong background in both systems administration and cybersecurity. This individual will possess experience in Windows and Linux server management, Active Directory, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and virtualization technologies. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our information systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

• • Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard organizational information systems.
  • Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  • Monitor security alerts and logs to respond to incidents in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations.
  • Manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to ensure secure access control for sensitive systems and data.
  • Filter and generate reports from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to provide insights into security incidents and trends.
  • Respond to JFHQ-DODIN issued orders, such as Cyber Task Orders (CTO).
  • Participate in DoD mandated Zero Trust efforts (initiatives, planning, testing and implementation).
• • Administer Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance, security and uptime.
  • Manage Active Directory for user account provisioning, authentication, and access control, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.
  • Implement and maintain STIGs to harden system configurations and reduce vulnerabilities across all server environments.
• • Oversee the virtualization of servers using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies, ensuring secure and efficient resource allocation.
  • Manage cloud-based services and applications, ensuring they adhere to security policies and best practices.
• • Apply RMF principles to assess and manage risk associated with information systems, including categorization, selection of security controls, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all systems are RMF-compliant and maintain relevant documentation.
• • Develop and conduct security training programs for staff to enhance awareness of information security best practices and organizational policies.
  • Function as a security advisor to other departments, providing guidance on secure system design and implementation.
• • Maintain comprehensive documentation of security processes, incidents, and remediation efforts.
  • Prepare and present reports on security posture, vulnerabilities, and incident response efforts to senior management and other stakeholders.

• • Experience with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) for centralized security management.
  • Familiarity with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for vulnerability scanning and compliance monitoring.

• Remote
• [Minimal 10-20%)
• Standard

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• CISSP, CISM, CASP, Security+
• Active TS/SCI
• Minimum 10 years of system administration or cybersecurity-related experience, specifically within DoD environment.
• • Proficient in Windows server and Linux server management, including installation, security policies, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (CISSP, CISM, CASP, Security+)

• Horizon, UAG, Provision and Maintain VM pools
• Solid understanding and experience supporting zero/thin clients
• Experience supporting systems within a DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) accredited environment.
• Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.
• Coordination, Communication and Presentation skills
• Layer 2/3 Networking experience
• Security+, CISSP, Computing Environment
• Experience working with DoD Wide Area Networks and familiarity with various network architectures and common protocols to include:
  • Experience working with Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN)
  • Experience working with the Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN)
  • EPO (Trelix) experience - policy, agent updates, compliance dashboards, ACAS experience - scanning, reporting, compliance dashboards

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 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.







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

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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.