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Senior Cyber Security Specialist
- KBR (Washington, DC)
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Title:
Senior Cyber Security Specialist
Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a (24/7/365) operation
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
Who We Are
KBR Mission Technology Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. We help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is within KBR/NSS Intel division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Position Overview
You must be an expert contributor and leader who resolves technical problems that are typically exceptionally difficult or complex. You will manage teams on complex projects/ assignments. In addition to developing products, solutions, processes using advanced principles, theories and concepts within own technical specialty. You will have expert knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of narrow technical domain. In addition, you will be supporting a (24/7/365) operation
What You’ll Do
In the role of Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a (24/7/365) operation, your duties will include:
+ Lead teams to provide security monitoring and incident response services, in alignment with the mission to protect network assets (including Industrial Control Systems) to a level of confidentiality, integrity and availability commensurate with the threat to those assets and their value to the Government.
+ Act as internal and external expert on matters relating to intrusion detection and incident response.
+ Lead investigations into network intrusions and other cyber security breaches.
+ Lead a coordinated response to complex cyber-attacks that threaten assets, intellectual property, and computer systems.
+ Lead the development and improvement of security monitoring and incident response processes and solutions as required to support our cyber security program.
+ Operate security monitoring and incident response toolsets with a focus on continuous improvement.
+ Research and recommend solutions for incident response and digital forensics
Requirements:
+ Active TS/SCI or Q Clearance
+ CISSP certification, or equivalent
+ Bachelor’s degree AND eight (8) years of relevant experience; Or, Master’s degree AND six (6) years of relevant experience
+ Experience in leading efforts in information security, specifically with penetration testing, intrusion detection, incident response or digital forensics
+ Experience in leading complex response activities with IT services department
+ Experience leading in an enterprise team setting
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
Basic Compensation:
$130,000 - $194,900
This range is for the area 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.
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