Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Belong. 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.

KBR is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand selected systems security engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC) Spectrum Warfare Systems Delta (SZW).  You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.

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:

• Maintain detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of our information system
• Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of our system
•  Participate in Information Technology (IT) architecture design reviews to assess and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements
• Work with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs) and the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure cybersecurity principles are embedded in systems engineering efforts for ground and space systems
• Integrate the Risk Management Framework (RMF) throughout the system acquisition lifecycle
• Develop, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity strategies as a sub-component of the Program Protection Plan
• Create, review, and assess RMF related artifacts for acceptable implementation of cybersecurity principles
• Evaluate and apply government cybersecurity (DoD, NIST, FIPS, and CNSS) policies and instructions and provide timely and effective recommendations on system implementation to maintain or achieve compliance
• Conduct program and technical risk assessments to determine necessary cybersecurity protection measures, and effectively advocate for resources as required
• Consult with customer and work with developers to provide solutions to challenging cybersecurity architectures, and clearly articulate those solutions to leadership
• Interface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutions
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package
• Integrate cybersecurity assessments into developmental and operational testing and evaluation plans
• Evaluate the continued effectiveness of implemented protection measures within the authorization boundary
• Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in meeting his/her duties and responsibilities. Assume ISSM responsibilities in the absence of the ISSM
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM prior to the change
• Formally notify the ISSM and Authorizing Official (AO) when changes occur that might affect system
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

 Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline (3 years work experience in cybersecurity may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree)
• 4+ years of work experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a complex system
• Computing Technology Industry Association Security + Certification
• Ability to translate cybersecurity related policies and guidance into system requiremen