Security Engineer (Supporting NASA at JSC)

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Security Engineer (Supporting NASA at JSC)

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Mission Systems Operations Contract (MSOC) is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer that is dedicated to increasing their experience and knowledge in Cyber Security Engineering to join a close-knit developing team of Cyber Security professionals. Our ideal Cyber Security Engineer candidate will have a strong drive to apply and continually update his/her skill base. They will also have the skills to manage and aid in IT Security Strategy, Cyber Security, and Compliance and Risk Management which includes IT Security and Compliance Teams. Responsibilities may include:

• Management of one or more IT Security Plans
• Managing vulnerabilities associated to the Security plan and tracking to closure
• Management of Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) and Risks
• Perform security assessments of all changes that have an impact on overall security posture for the plan
• Be able to provide recommendations when required, to improve the overall security posture
• Support security projects and new initiatives

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Typically requires an undergraduate degree, appropriate certifications or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree plus 10 years of related experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the identification, decomposition, allocation and verification of NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls on Federal government Systems
• Experienced in evaluating Security Risk all throughout the System Development Life Cycle
• Strong background of System and Network design and implementation
• An understanding of the array of advanced persistent threats and vulnerabilities that characterize the modern-day cyber-attack
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• An understanding of the roles of incident management and security/compliance auditing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong understanding of exploits, common vulnerabilities, common network intrusion methods, and various attack patterns and tactics as applied across the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Experience establishing or managing FedRAMP security plans
• Relevant certifications might include: CISSP, GIAC GDSA, GIAC, CompTIA Security+

KBR BENEFITS

KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

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 teams 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.