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Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

KBR

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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

Job Description

Title: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.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:Support system owners and project managers through cybersecurity approval and compliance processesReview technical architectures, deployment methodologies, and network designsInterpret cybersecurity and data protection requirements for stakeholdersEnsure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycleDevelop and maintain security documentation and compliance artifactsAssess system risks and recommend mitigation strategiesProvide cybersecurity guidance to engineers and non-technical partnersSupport security reviews, audits, and accreditation activitiesWork Environment:Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: StandardQualifications:Required:Active TS/SCI with PolygraphBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degreeExperience reviewing, approving, and developing security plans for IT systemsExperience implementing measures to protect systems against unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosureDemonstrated understanding of information systems, system development, network architecture, and cybersecurity principlesAbility to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environmentExperience briefing technical and non-technical audiencesDesired:Experience supporting system accreditation or authorization processesKnowledge of RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity compliance frameworksExperience supporting intelligence community customersSecurity certification such as CISSP, GSLC, or equivalentExperience working within multidisciplinary engineering teamsBasic Compensation:$142,000 to $173,500This 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

142,000 - 173,500 USD / yearly

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree (experience, 7 years)
  • Experience reviewing, approving, and developing security plans for IT systems (experience)
  • Experience implementing measures to protect systems against unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure (experience)
  • Demonstrated understanding of information systems, system development, network architecture, and cybersecurity principles (experience)
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment (experience)
  • Experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Support system owners and project managers through cybersecurity approval and compliance processes
  • Review technical architectures, deployment methodologies, and network designs
  • Interpret cybersecurity and data protection requirements for stakeholders
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the system lifecycle
  • Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance artifacts
  • Assess system risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance to engineers and non-technical partners
  • Support security reviews, audits, and accreditation activities

Benefits

  • general: $142,000 to $173,500
  • 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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