Security Specialist - KBR : Job Details

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KBR's Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit delivers comprehensive engineering and technical solutions across the lifecycle of military systems on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. By integrating emerging technologies with deep platform expertise, KBR enhances mission effectiveness on a global scale. With capabilities in digital engineering, RDT&E, cyber, AI, modeling and simulation, and rapid prototyping, KBR provides innovative solutions that drive defense and security advancements.

Position Summary:The Security Specialist supports operational and system-level security for Defense Health IT programs, including TMIP and OpMed, by coordinating and executing security policies and activities across global environments. This role is critical in sustaining compliant and accredited systems, conducting risk assessments, supporting ATO maintenance, and ensuring adherence to DoD, Defense Health Agency, and cybersecurity directives. Responsibilities span classified and unclassified environments, and include supporting accreditation, vulnerability management, and incident response. Security Specialists work closely with program management, cybersecurity, engineering, and hosting teams to ensure secure and resilient systems supporting medical readiness across CONUS and OCONUS sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide security risk guidance to protect classified and sensitive systems and data.
• Make access eligibility determinations and ensure proper handling of classified systems documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and perform physical security inspections and facility accreditations.
• Interpret and implement current security policies and procedures for physical, personnel, and information security.
• Support RMF/DIACAP processes and documentation, including the development and maintenance of ATO packages.
• Collaborate with the IAM and cybersecurity teams to review infrastructure changes and maintain the SSAA/eMASS system.
• Ensure compliance with federal policies such as FIPS, EAL, and CAP.
• Maintain security documentation and support recertification activities for enclave and system boundaries.
• Participate in A&A meetings, assist in vulnerability mitigation, and support system testing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or approved DoD/Military Security Specialist training
• Experience: 7 years with Bachelor's or 9 years with technical training
• Active DoD Secret required at minimum. TS/SCI eligibility may be required for certain assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills and Tools:

• Security Frameworks: RMF, DIACAP, JAFAN, DoDI 8500.2, DoD 5200.1-R, NIST SP 800-53
• Tools & Platforms: eMASS, ACAS, DISA STIG Viewer, Nessus, HBSS, Splunk, vulnerability scanning utilities
• Technical Skills:
  • Interpreting and applying security controls across multiple domains (network, application, physical)
  • Supporting audits and inspections, including artifact collection and package submission
  • Drafting and maintaining Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Coordinating ATO renewal and maintaining continuous monitoring requirements
  • Providing security training and briefings to users and technical staff
  • Supporting cross-functional collaboration with IT, engineering, and acquisition personnel
  • Familiarity with classified facility requirements, COMSEC protocols, and handling procedures

Work Location: Charleston, SC – Norfolk, VA - San Diego, CA - Djibouti, Africa. Primarily onsite at Government facilities; potential travel for inspections, audits, or field support.

Compensation: $101,500 - $152,200. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.