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# Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

- **Company:** KBR Inc
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Package Development Process, Password Management, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Software, Session Manager SubSystems, Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyberark, Test Scripts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Tenable Nessus, Operational Systems, CIS Benchmarks, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Devsecops, Qualys
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6DA64CDDF29F4E1785C38604F803A5F9/job/

## About the Role

* Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI
 * Must have a DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification (SecurityX (CASP), GCIH, CISA, CISSP) compliant
 * Strong background in networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs), cloud security (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and DevSecOps
 * Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-161, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, ATO package development, and cybersecurity compliance (STIGs)
 * Hands-on experience managing and deploying Tenable Nessus, CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk Enterprise, VMware vSphere, GitLab, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux
 * Experience with scripting and automation with Powershell, Python, Bash and Ansible
 * Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior ISSE's
 * Present technical briefings to leadership

Basic Compensation: $110,000-$140,000 (This range is for Washington, DC only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architecture aligned with NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and organizational cybersecurity policies
 * Perform security engineering activities across system development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system design reviews, security testing, and accreditation support
 * Implement vulnerability management processes utilizing Tenable Nessus, ACAS, and Qualys to identify, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities
 * Integrate cybersecurity requirements into Windows and Linux server environments, cloud infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and containerized applications
 * Support incident response and forensic investigations by analyzing security logs, SIEM alerts, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry using Splunk Enterprise
 * Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline vulnerability remediation, account auditing, compliance reporting, and security monitoring tasks
 * Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, ISSOs, and application teams to remediate security findings and implement secure configuration baselines
 * Perform security impact analysis for system changes, software deployments, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure continued compliance and operational security
 * Engineer endpoint protection and hardening solutions utilizing Trellix ePO - On-prem, host-based firewalls, and application whitelisting technologies
 * Evaluate and implement cybersecurity tools and technologies to improve system security posture, continuous monitoring, and threat detection capabilities
 * Produce technical security documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and executive-level risk assessment reports
 * Experience administrating, configuring, and troubleshooting core modules such as Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), Central Policy Manager (CPM), and Privileged Session Manager (PSM) in CyberArk
 * Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision
 * Assist with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinate and maintain security toolsets to support organizations' continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs
 * Establish a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace
 * Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates
 * Implement security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verify security systems by developing and implementing test scripts
 * Maintain security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs
 * Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments
 * Ensure that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure
 * This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity


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