Secure Deployment Engineer

Title:Secure Deployment EngineerBelong. 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: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the Department of the Air Force’s most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of open source development, DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Zarf, and innovative API management and database design. You'll be contributing to systems designed for a modeling and simulation SaaS platform that provides dynamic compute power, access to tools, and collaboration capability through a model that will revolutionize the future of military research and development.Collaborative Environment: Our team thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, mission experts, and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver software and documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.Impactful Work: Your work here will directly support the Department of the Air Force in advancing defense technology. You’ll be at the forefront of innovations, creating a new paradigm for providing access to compute power, modeling and simulation tools, and data sharing across organizations to the Department of the Air Force and broader Department of Defense.Position Summary:Support the secure deployment and operation of the GEMSTONE platform across classified and unclassified environments, including air-gapped on-premises systems, ensuring systems are hardened, compliant, and accredited while helping evolve GEMSTONE into a secure hybrid cloud/on-prem platform.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with developers to integrate security into platform design and deployment workflowsEnsure systems comply with DoD STIGs, RMF controls, and security accreditation requirementsSupport deployment of a modeling and simulation platform in cloud and on-premises Kubernetes environments with UDS CoreSupport and secure air-gapped deployments, including installation, updates, and sustainment in disconnected environmentsCollaborate with the platform team to design and evolve a hybrid architecture spanning cloud and on-prem systemsImplement and validate security controls, patching, and vulnerability remediation processesSupport Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including documentation, validation, and audit readinessPartner with the ISSM to maintain continuous monitoring and compliance postureAssess and secure containerized workloads, APIs, and Kubernetes-based servicesGuide implementation of network security, access controls, and boundary protections in classified environmentsParticipate in security reviews, risk assessments, and incident response activitiesSupport accreditation and deployment of applications transitioning to higher classification levelsWork Environment:Location: OnsiteTravel Requirements: ~10%Working Hours: StandardQualifications:Required:Bachelors degree in Computer Science or engineering related field5+ years of experience in information system security engineering (ISSE) or software development/engineeringExperience with Linux and KubernetesStrong experience applying DoD STIGs, RMF framework, and security compliance requirementsExperience supporting ATO processes for classified or government systemsExperience securing Linux-based systems and hardened environmentsFamiliarity with Kubernetes platforms and container security practicesExperience supporting air-gapped or disconnected system deploymentsExperience securing hybrid cloud and on-premises architecturesKnowledge of network security principles, including segmentation and access controlSecurity+ certificationAbility to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities and cyber risksStrong collaboration skills to work with developers, platform engineers, and ISSM stakeholdersActive TS clearance, SCI eligible requiredMust be located in Colorado Springs, CO and able to work on-site in a SCIFDesired:Experience with Kubernetes distributions (e.g., UDS Core, OpenShift, Rancher)Familiarity with container security tools and vulnerability scanning platformsExperience with DevSecOps and securing CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of cross-domain or multi-classification system architecturesBasic Compensation:$130,000-$170,000 This range is for the Colorado area onlyThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.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 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.SummaryLocation: Colorado Springs, ColoradoType: Full time