PWSA Cloud Engineer

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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. 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: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking PWSA Cloud Engineer.

• Supports development, acquisition, execution, and management of the SDA’s government-owned, contractor-operated cloud environments for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)

• Develops and implements scalable government cloud architectures and cost estimates

• Serves as a cloud engineer and technician for the PWSA Ground Program (PGP) and supports execution of Ground Segment contracts 

• Works with other engineers, architects, developers, technicians, and external stakeholders to verify and deploy cloud solutions in accordance with PWSA requirements

Work Environment:

• Location: Local proximity to Chantilly, VA, Redstone Arsenal, AL, or Grand Forks, ND, Hybrid Position

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-10% Ability to travel monthly to quarterly depending on operations tempo 10% (4 days quarter)

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• TS clearance required; must be able to obtain/maintain SCI

• 5 years’ experience in cloud computing, including authentication methods and encryption standards 

• Security+ certification is required

• Knowledge of cloud application frameworks and implementation

• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills

• Self-motivated, critical thinking, problem solving, and strong analytical abilities 

• Ability to travel monthly to quarterly depending on operations tempo 10% (4 days quarter)

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) 

• 10 years’ experience in cloud environments and associated elements

• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction 

• 2 years’ privileged production access on the Amazon Web Services management console supporting business or mission workloads

• Hybrid and/or multi-cloud experience

• DoD 8140 IAT certification such as CISSP, CCSP, or CASP, or hands-on cloud experience and education necessary to achieve DoD Regulation 8140 requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

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.

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 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.