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Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide comprehensive cybersecurity support to the Army's Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) Program Office. This role directly supports the STARE Organizational ISSM (O-ISSM) ensuring the cybersecurity of STARE’s portfolio systems. The position is located at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Roles and Responsibilities

As the ISSO for the STARE Program Office, you will be responsible for the cybersecurity of the STARE portfolio. Key duties include:

• ISSO Support: Serve as an ISSO, reporting to the Organizational-ISSM (O-ISSM), managing and administering cybersecurity and supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. This requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles applied to tactical networks and systems.
• Cybersecurity Project Management: Lead and coordinate the assessments (CVI, ACDT, CVPA, AA, CA) of STARE systems. Coordinate, plan, analyze, develop, implement, and enhance cybersecurity programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Policy & Compliance: Serve as the front-line team member to the organization’s O-ISSM’s team ensuring the dissemination and adherence to cybersecurity policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements. Enforce DoD and Army cybersecurity standards and procedures throughout the system lifecycle and assist in developing solutions to complex problems.
• Administrative Support: Provide timely administrative management support to the STARE Product Office, responding to cybersecurity tasks and requests, and managing internal cybersecurity work tasks.
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with Program/Project Management Offices, STARE program staff, and external organizations to ensure effective communication, development, and deployment of cybersecurity technologies, products, and systems.
• Meeting Support: Assist in preparing briefing materials, supporting engineering and development meetings, coordinating security testing events, and supporting teleconferences and video teleconferences. Provide other administrative support as directed.
• Travel: Expect approximately 25% travel.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or 10+ years cumulative experience in information technology and cybersecurity practices in lieu of a degree.
• DoDI 8570 IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, CND).
• DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Certification. 1+ years of experience with eMASS solutions.
• 3+ years of cumulative experience in Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) package management.
• 1+ year of independent experience in all six steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
• 1+ years of related experience in Army cybersecurity processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with industry cybersecurity policies and procedures (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, 800-37).
• Experience working both independently and as a team to accomplish short-notice, high-priority tasks.
• Experience applying problem-solving techniques to complex government problems related to adapting enterprise solutions to tactical systems and devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of cybersecurity processes, procedures, regulations, and governance.
• Experience applying and adapting traditional cybersecurity requirements to non-standard projects and solutions.
• 1+ years of experience with using security vulnerability and scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, STIG Viewer, Evaluate_STIG, SCAP).
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.

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