Cybersecurity RMF Analyst

Title:

Cybersecurity RMF Analyst

Program Summary:

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary:
KBR is seeking candidates with cloud-based cybersecurity experience and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience to join a team supporting the NIWC. **Note: This position is fully remote, but candidate must be available for EST conference calls and able to travel (up to 20%) as required by the customer and project leads.

The selected candidate will serve in RMF validator and analyst roles performing tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity to prepare for Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for assigned DoW systems (i.e., cloud-based applications, services, and networks). This position will be part of a team that will also develop documentation and cybersecurity guidance related to cloud-based technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assess cybersecurity standards and practices of cloud-based systems against FedRAMP, DoW, and DHA requirements

• Document cybersecurity posture in support of the RMF process

• Facilitate movement of multiple information systems through the RMF process and maintain accreditations through continuous monitoring and annual reviews

• Provide solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of expertise and creativity. Problems are broadly defined and solutions require the continuation of specialized theories and knowledge

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one or more technologies/skills related to A&A activities and documentation.

• Participate in sessions aimed at identifying, planning, and executing strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies

• Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes

• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include IV&V results, Risk Assessment Reports, and POA&M development.

• Develop, update, and/or review cybersecurity documentation for the use of cloud native services such as those offered by Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and Google

• Assess system compliance against NIST, DoW, and DHA security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)

• Produce evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST, and DoW.

• Review and assess authorization boundary diagrams, service architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, hardware and software inventories

• Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems

• Excellent customer service and organization skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years of experience with Cybersecurity / Information Technology, or eighteen (18) years of hands-on experience with Cybersecurity / Information Technology in lieu of degree.

• Active DoW Secret security clearance

• DoW 8570-compliant certification

• Demonstrated experience assessing, managing, engineering, or architecting cloud technologies from major vendors such as Microsoft, Amazon, or Google

• A cloud related certification such as Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or ServiceNow Certified Administrator

• Experience with Risk Management Framework

• Experience in RMF package review, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, architecture diagrams, hardware/software inventories, and system/site policies, procedures, and processes

• Experience working within DoW

• Experience in assessing systems using NIST 800-53 and/or DISA STIGs and SRGs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with DoW or DoN RMF processes or IT systems

• Experience with FedRAMP

• Familiarity and experience with the eMASS

• Technical experience with network, database, containers, AI, or DevOps technologies

Compensation: $129,300.00 - $194,000.00. The salary range posted is based on the national average.  The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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 KBR

At 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.