Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager, and your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Securing enterprise network boundaries by managing firewalls, enforcing strict access management, and monitoring high-volume data traffic for anomalies
• Performing analysis at all levels of the lifecycle, ensuring security posture is maintained from initial conceptualization through decommissioning
• Using encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and conducting information technology security research
• Helping to direct end-to-end security operations that may include 
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) 
• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
• Supporting Certificate to Field (CtF) activities
• Incident Response (IR)
• Disaster Recovery (DR)
• System hardening
• Defining security requirements
• Vulnerability scanning, research and testing
• Providing analytical support for development of the system security policy 
• Modernizing legacy infrastructures by integrating cloud native architecture and Zero Trust security features
• Making changes to security blueprints and artifacts 
• Providing architectural analysis of cyber security features and relating existing system to future needs and trends
• Embedding advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction
• Providing engineering recommendations, and resolving integration and testing issues
• Analyzing and solving complex problems, which may include taking new perspectives to identify and recommend solutions/best practices
• May be required to advise multi-disciplinary teams or run projects

Work Environment:

• Location: On Customer Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Ability to obtain and maintain a JWICS, SAP/SAR clearance
• Education: BS/BA in a related field
• Tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• DODM 8140.03 Cybersecurity Certification (Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, C|CISO, etc)
• Minimum 7–9 years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering, assurance, or governance within the Defense sector or another highly regulated technical environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Defense and international cybersecurity standards and frameworks 
• Proven experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity risk assessments, security design reviews, and system accreditation activities under Defense security frameworks
• Strong understanding of secure system architectures, information assurance principles, and cyber risk management across the system lifecycle
• Proficiency with cybersecurity management and monitoring tools such as SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, endpoint detection and response, and secure configuration baselines 
• Demonstrated knowledge in architecting and managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including the authoring and execution of System Security Plans (SSPs) and mission-critical documentation (ISSMP, CCR, SRMP) to secure formal Authorization to Operate (ATO) for Defense programs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, program management, and customer security teams
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Experience with ATO process and procedures 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate risk posture, trends, and recommendations to diverse audiences
• Working knowledge of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies 
• Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab, Jira and Confluence

Desired:

• Experience in Defense acquisition and sustainment programs across the capability lifecycle, with emphasis on cyber and information assurance requirements
• Knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), DISP cyber security controls, and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800-171
• Experience leading or mentoring cybersecurity professionals, engineers, or small teams in secure system design, implementation, and assessment
• Familiarity with digital engineering environments, secure system architectures, and integration of cybersecurity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks
• Experience in assessing, implementing, and continuously improving cybersecurity controls, monitoring systems, and risk management processes within Defense or critical infrastructure systems
• Exposure to contract, accreditation, and compliance management, including reporting to Commonwealth, Prime, or international Defense clients on cybersecurity assurance and risk posture

Basic Compensation: $147,900 - $221,800 (Salary Range for Colorado Springs 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 a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.  

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.