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Cybersecurity SME

KBR

Cybersecurity SME

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Virginia, Dulles

Job Description

Title:Cybersecurity SMEBelong. 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.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, deploying, and securing mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.Key Responsibilities:Lead complex cybersecurity initiatives supporting mission requirementsProvide technical planning and strategic cybersecurity guidanceAdvise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and solutionsTranslate mission needs into actionable technical recommendationsEvaluate emerging technologies and commercial cybersecurity capabilitiesCoordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teamsSupport the execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategiesServe as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity best practicesWork Environment:Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: StandardQualifications:Required:Active TS/SCI with PolygraphBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degreeExperience managing and executing complex cybersecurity initiativesDirect experience planning and executing multi-faceted technical activitiesStrong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and methodologiesExperience working across technical and non-technical teamsDesired:Experience supporting intelligence community customersExperience evaluating commercial cybersecurity technologiesCISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent certificationsExperience developing cybersecurity strategyExperience serving as a senior technical advisorBasic Compensation:$175,800 to $214,900This range is for the Virginia area onlyThe 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 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.

Locations

  • Virginia, Dulles

Salary

175,800 - 214,900 USD / yearly

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree (experience, 10 years)
  • Experience managing and executing complex cybersecurity initiatives (experience)
  • Direct experience planning and executing multi-faceted technical activities (experience)
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and methodologies (experience)
  • Experience working across technical and non-technical teams (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex cybersecurity initiatives supporting mission requirements
  • Provide technical planning and strategic cybersecurity guidance
  • Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and solutions
  • Translate mission needs into actionable technical recommendations
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and commercial cybersecurity capabilities
  • Coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams
  • Support the execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity best practices

Benefits

  • general: $175,800 to $214,900
  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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