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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR is seeking an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC).\nThis role focuses on defining, evaluating, integrating, and supporting secure data movement and cybersecurity strategies across multiple mission and operational environments supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities.\nThe position will help guide the program’s cross-domain and cybersecurity approach across environments including IL5, IL6, air-gapped mission systems, and Mission Partner Environment (MPE). The role includes evaluating existing Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs), leveraging emerging technologies and cloud-native capabilities where appropriate, and helping define future CDS architectures and implementation strategies.\nThe role also supports broader cybersecurity initiatives including CI/CD vulnerability remediation workflows, cyber strategy development, program protection planning, operational cyber exercises, and mission assurance activities.\nResponsibilities\nCross Domain Solution Strategy - Evaluate, define, and support implementation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs) supporting mission and operational data flows across multiple security domains.\n\nCDS Architecture Support - Assess existing and emerging CDS technologies including:\nTraditional CDS platforms\n\nData diodes\n\nCloud-native security and data movement capabilities\n\nMission-specific secure transfer architectures\n\nMulti-Domain Coordination - Support data movement and integration strategies across:\nIL5 environments\n\nIL6 environments\n\nAir-gapped mission systems\n\nMission Partner Environment (MPE)\n\nTechnology Evaluation - Help identify opportunities to leverage existing enterprise services and technologies while defining new CDS capabilities where required.\n\nCybersecurity Integration - Work with software, infrastructure, DevSecOps, and operational teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements remain aligned with mission delivery objectives.\n\nCI/CD Vulnerability Remediation - Support improvement of CI/CD vulnerability remediation processes, CVE management workflows, and secure software delivery practices.\n\nCyber Strategy Support - Participate in development and refinement of cyber strategies, security roadmaps, and mission assurance approaches across the program.\n\nProgram Protection Planning - Contribute cybersecurity expertise to Program Protection Plan (PPP) activities, risk assessments, and system protection discussions.\n\nCyber Exercise Participation - Support COOP exercises, cyber readiness activities, operational risk reviews, and related mission assurance events.\n\nStakeholder Coordination - Interface with cyber organizations, operational stakeholders, software teams, infrastructure teams, and Government leadership to support cybersecurity alignment across the program.\n\nWork Environment:\nLocation: El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO (Work-from-home with on-site support as required)\n\nTravel Requirements: Minimal\n\nWorking Hours: Standard\n\nRequired\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, information systems or related technical field\n\n10+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity, cross-domain solutions, secure system integration, or mission assurance activities within DoD environments\n\nStrong understanding of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and secure data movement architectures\n\nExperience working across multiple classified and mission network environments\n\nFamiliarity with IL5, IL6, air-gapped systems, and/or Mission Partner Environment (MPE)\n\nExperience supporting cybersecurity activities within modern software delivery or DevSecOps environments\n\nUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines, CVE remediation processes, and vulnerability management workflows\n\nExperience participating in cyber strategy, mission assurance, or system protection activities\n\nStrong communication and stakeholder coordination skills across technical, operational, and Government organizations\n\nProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)\n\nDesired\nActive Secret or higher clearance\n\nMaster’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, information systems or related technical field\n\nExperience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC), or related U.S. Space Force programs\n\nFamiliarity with cloud-native security architectures and Kubernetes-based mission platforms\n\nExperience evaluating or integrating data diodes or hardware-enforced secure transfer solutions\n\nFamiliarity with RMF, continuous monitoring, cATO, or related cybersecurity authorization approaches\n\nExperience supporting Program Protection Plans (PPP), cybersecurity assessments, or operational risk evaluations\n\nFamiliarity with SATCOM systems, mission systems, or operational C2 environments\n\nExperience supporting hybrid Government/contractor integration environments\n\nFamiliarity with cyber operations exercises, continuity planning, or operational resilience activities\n\nExperience supporting multi-domain operational environments or coalition mission systems\n\nExposure to AI-enabled mission systems or secure AI infrastructure environments\n\nExperience supporting software factory or cloud-native delivery ecosystems\n\nFamiliarity with automated policy enforcement, runtime security, or zero-trust architectures\n\nRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, Security+, or related cybersecurity credentials\n\nCertifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP\n\nBasic Compensation: $162,000 - $200,000 in El Segundo and $148,000 - $185,000 in Colorado Springs\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\nReady 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.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR 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.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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