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KBR has an opening for an IT Information Assurance Specialist, ISSO (Top Secret Clearance Required) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Lexington Park, MD location support of NAVAIR PMA 231. E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231) is responsible for providing the E-2C Hawkeye, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Hawkeye 2000 and the C-2A Greyhound fleet with acquisition strategy, logistics and sustainment solutions in support of the warfighter’s mission.

In this role, under the direction of Information Systems Security Manager(s) (ISSMs), you will assist with supporting the performance of assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. 

Role and Responsibilities:

Serves as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for information systems in support of a Program Management Activity (PMA). U May achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).

Supports the establishment of strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This may include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.

Assists in the implementation of the required government policy and may make recommendations on process tailoring.

Assist/supports the performance of analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

May support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.

Periodically, conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, information systems management or related field from an accredited US college or university or equivalent experience is required, plus two years of related experience.

Must have two years of related experience.

A current Top-Secret Clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last six years is required.

Experience in a DoD cyber environment, preferably with the Department of the Navy is required.

Experience with cyber frameworks and best practices, such as NIST 800-53, JSIG and ISO 27001.

Understanding and experience with Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) and processes is required.

A current Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level I certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, or the ability to gain the IAM Level I certification within six months is required.

Experience working independently and as part of a team in researching data, developing analytical techniques and methodologies is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with auditing and log analysis on both Windows and Linux (Redhat) devices as it relates to compliance and nonrepudiation techniques.

Experience with importing, exporting and reviewing syslogs.

Experience with log reduction tools and SIEM solutions such as Splunk, LogInsight, Aria Operations.

Experience with private cloud infrastructure and cloud security posture.

Experience with VMware/Broadcom suite of applications and services.

Experience in the development and maintenance of system security plans and contingency plans for secure systems.

Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours/week

Compensation: $78,900 - $118,400

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.

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.​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.