Senior IT Security Analyst

KBR, Inc.

IT Security Analyst for KBR, supporting US Government cybersecurity initiatives and risk management duties. Evaluating security controls and collaborating across teams in North Charleston, SC or remotely.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,900 - $203,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze RMF packages for information systems, applications, and processes.
Evaluate security controls to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations, such as NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and FISMA.
Provide guidance to IT and security teams on the implementation of security controls and procedures.
Identify and communicate risks and vulnerabilities to stakeholders and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to risk management and compliance.
Create and maintain all authorization documentation ensuring it is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Security Clearance Requirements: Secret required. Completed SSBI/T5 investigation (preferred and required to fulfill complete duties)
Required Education/Experience: BS degree and ten (10) years of experience in computer science, information technology or a related field. In lieu of degree, additional eight (8) years combination of related training and experience can be substituted.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RMF and security compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, HIPAA, FISMA, or ISO 27001.
Knowledge of security controls, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
Experience working with IT and security teams to implement security controls and procedures.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule
career advancement through professional training and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

RMFNIST 800-53HIPAAFISMAISO 27001security controlsrisk assessmentvulnerability managementauthorization documentationcompliance frameworks

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Secret security clearanceSSBI/T5 investigation