Total 2 job vacancies by 1805 KBR Wyle Services, LLC

Title:

POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT FUNDING

KBR has an opening for a Technical Professional – IT Information Assurance to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite at NBVC Point Mugu, CA This position requires on site presence. Remote or Tele-Work is not available.
 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serves as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for Government information systems in support of a Program Management Activity (PMA).

• Performs extensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy; Candidate will achieve this through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments). 

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.

• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., RMF, NISPOM, JSIG) and makes recommendations on process tailoring. 

• Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards.

• Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports. 

• Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Functional Job Description:

• Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with NIST SP 800, Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).

• Participates in the development and maintenance of system security plans and contingency plans for all systems under their responsibility.

• Draft, maintain, Planned, System Security Checklists, Privacy Impact Assessments, POA&M, and Authority to Operate (ATO) artifacts.

• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for identified vulnerabilities and ensure compliance through monthly / quarterly updates.

• Maintain inventory of all information Security System assigned.

• Develop a variety of Assessment & Authorization deliverables including; System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Contingency Plan (CP) and POA&M for review and approval for Authorization Official

• Monitor and conduct Security Control Assessment to ensure all controls meet security requirements as stipulated in the SSP, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG.

• Effectively communicate Technical Information to non-technical personnel

• Coordinate with Leadership across the organization to ensure timely compliance.

• Develop Waivers and exceptions for information system vulnerabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer and architecture information systems management or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience is required. OR

• Twelve (12) or more years of combined experience performing duties as described. OR

• Bachelor’s degree and an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a master’s degree. OR

• Associate’s degree and an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree

• Two (2) years of experience with mid-sized client/server systems in systems analysis, software design, software development, and system administration is required.

• Experience with DoD M5205.07 Series, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) requirements is required.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and independent verification and validation techniques is required.

• Experience working independently and as part of a team in researching data, developing analytical techniques and methodologies is required.

• Experience with managing secure Information Systems (IS) and databases while implementing and maintaining cross-domain solutions is required.

• A current Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level I certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, or the ability to gain the IAM Level I certification within six months is required.

• Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• A current Secret Clearance is required.

Contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

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.

Title:

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT FUNDING

KBR is seeking a Senior Technical Professional (Systems Engineering) to join our team. In this role, you will provide systems engineering support dedicated to the In Service IPT. This position supports the NAVAIR PMA-231 Advanced Hawkeye Command and Control platform office and will be based out of Patuxent River, MD.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Participates in meetings and collect, complete, organize, and interpret technical data.

• Provides engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation for complex systems in the engineering discipline required to meet technical requirements. Makes recommendations and advises on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts.

• Performs risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.

Specific tasking will include but is not limited to:

• Technical planning, systems engineering support across PMA-231 fielded systems spanning initial fielding of developed warfighting capabilities, production, and sustainment activities. 

• Horizontal and vertical integration and management of work across all applicable engineering departments, disciplines and specialties including Air Vehicle, Propulsion and Power, Avionics, Human Systems, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Interoperability and System Security Engineering.

• Safety and Airworthiness product support including Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures (NATOPS), Naval Aviation Technical Information Product (NATIP), Engineering Data Requirements Agreement Plans (EDRAPs) and associated flight clearances.  

• Initiate and oversee root cause/corrective action (RCCA) and troubleshooting activities to solve system deficiencies discovered during production and fielded operations, including management of Engineering Investigations.

• Support of Risk Management activities.

• Support of Configuration management process and products including production Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs).

• Participation in program Reliability Sprint reviews and Reliability Control Boards (RCBs).

• Daily interaction with the Fleet Support Team, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) Type Commander (TYCOM) and fleet representatives to execute critical safety, reliability, and maintainability initiatives for all fielded aircraft.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering is required.

• 5 to 12 years of combined experience performing duties described in the assigned roles and responsibilities.

• A current Secret level security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret.

• Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Must have experience balancing priorities and working effectively in a fast-paced program office environment.

• The selected candidate must be highly proficient Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Project & Outlook).

• Must be a self-starter.

• Must be able to co-lead meetings and capture actions items and meeting minutes.  

Contract Requirements (Allowable Substitution):

• Associate’s degree plus nine (9) to sixteen (16) years additional work experience performing duties described in the assigned roles and responsibilities.

OR

• Thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years additional work experience performing duties described in the assigned role and responsibilities description may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. 

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Systems Engineering and Military aircraft sustainment.

Contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

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.