Cyber Advisor

About the role

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on protecting national security.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, reciprocity initiatives, and continuous monitoring strategies.
• Providing guidance on zero trust planning, identity, segmentation, encryption, and secure access patterns.
• Advising on incident response processes, vulnerability management, and security operations improvements.
• Integrating security into DevSecOp development pipelines and acquisition planning.
• Developing metrics, dashboards, and briefs for reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Current and active TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.
• Experience advising executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management for complex enterprises.
• Experience with security frameworks and concepts (e.g., RMF, NIST CSF/800-53, zero trust, identity and access management).
• Experience improving ATO processes and promoting reciprocity.
• Experience developing security policies/standards and implementation guidance.
• Education/Experience: Master's Degree or higher in Business or STEM and 6 years of experience; Bachelor's Degree in Business or STEM and 8 years of experience; High school or equivalent and 12 years of experience.

Skills

• Experience overseeing incident response planning, vulnerability management, and security monitoring concepts.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity into acquisition and system engineering (security-by-design/DevSecOps).
• Experience briefing senior leaders and coordinating across multiple organizations.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development for career advancement

Pay

Basic compensation range: $160,200 - $195,800 (Washington DC Metro Area). Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term and long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments per internal policy.