Host-Based Security Engineer
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KBR is actively seeking skilled professionals across a variety of highimpact cybersecurity rolesfrom Incident Response and Cyber Hunt to Digital Forensics Insider Threat Continuous Monitoring and Red/Blue Team Operations.
HostBased Security Engineer
Job Description:
The HostBased Security Engineer is responsible for developing implementing and managing hostbased security solutions to protect NIWC CSSP networks and endpoints. This role involves supporting endpoint security intrusion detection/prevention malware analysis and security compliance enforcement in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies. The engineer will also work with incident response teams to investigate security breaches and perform hostbased forensic analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain hostbased security solutions using governmentapproved tools such as HostBased Security System (HBSS) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and NextGen Antivirus (NGAV).
Create test and deploy custom hostbased security signatures to detect and mitigate threats.
Implement hostbased intrusion detection/prevention systems (HIDS/HIPS) and finetune policies for maximum protection with minimal impact on system performance.
Perform malware analysis and behavioral analysis to identify and neutralize malicious software threats.
Conduct hostbased forensic investigations to analyze security breaches identify attack vectors and collect digital evidence.
Ensure compliance with DoD security standards such as DISA STIGs DoD 8570 and RMF guidelines.
Monitor and assess endpoint security logs from SIEM platforms to detect anomalies investigate security alerts and mitigate cyber threats.
Develop security automation scripts to enhance endpoint protection and streamline response actions.
Support incident response teams by providing hostbased security expertise during cyber incidents.
Stay current on emerging hostbased attack techniques malware and adversarial Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to enhance detection and prevention capabilities.
Train and mentor junior security engineers on best practices for hostbased security management.
Qualifications
Information Systems Security Specialist IIII
Education / Experience Level I: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two 2 years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $65200 $97700. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level II: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two 3 years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor CND Analyst CNDSP Manager CND Incident Responder CND Infrastructure Support IASAE I or IASAE II
Salary range: $74000 $110900. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level III: 5 years with a Bachelors degree or 7 years with HS/GED in Cybersecurity or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor CND Analyst CNDSP Manager CND Incident Responder CND Infrastructure Support IASAE I or IASAE II
Salary range:$89200 $133800. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Cybersecurity Engineer IIII
Education / Experience Level I: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline. Experience: No Experience needed
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $80700 $121000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level II: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline. Experience: 3 years of professional experience in a related cybersecurity / IT Field
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $99300 $149000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level III: Masters degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline. Experience: 10 years of professional experience in a related cybersecurity / IT Field
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $139700 $209600. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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 teams 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
