Title:

Cyber Security Project Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities:

System Risk Documentation: Document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and resultsVulnerability Analysis: Perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testingSystem Architecture: Review program-level documentation such as requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, and security plansPenetration Testing Plans: Create and document penetration testing plans and proceduresHands-on Testing: Conduct hands-on penetration testing by leveraging approved testing plans and proceduresResults Analysis and Recommendations: Analyze penetration test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risksTechnical Exchange Meetings: Participate or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boardsDocument Action Items: Document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boardsBrief Management: Brief management on the status of action items and results of activities

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: Moderate 50%Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a PolygraphEducation: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical disciplineExperience: Minimum of 7 yearsDemonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT fieldDemonstrated experience with cyber penetration testingDemonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testingDemonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniquesDemonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platformsDemonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architectureDemonstrated experience performing network security analysisDemonstrated experience analyzing network architecturesDemonstrated experience using network management toolsDemonstrated experience developing risk management methodologiesDemonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plansDemonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisorsDemonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

Desired:

Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizationsDemonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executivesDemonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal directionTwo or more of the relevant certifications:Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)eLearn Security Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv2)Global Information Assurance Certification Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

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.