Cybersecurity Architect

KBR, Inc.

Cybersecurity Architect designing and maintaining security architectures aligned with RMF for KBR. Collaborating with teams to ensure secure system lifecycles and compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,300 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement enterprise security architectures aligned with RMF (NIST Risk Management Framework) requirements
Define and enforce security design principles across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments
Develop and maintain access control models , including RBAC, ABAC, identity governance, and least privilege strategies
Ensure integration of security practices into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps), including automated testing, code scanning, and secure deployment
Work within SAFe Agile frameworks , participating in planning, architecture reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management, CI/CD pipelines, and governance of secure development practices
Conduct system security architecture reviews , threat modeling, and risk assessments
Effectively collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to embed security into system lifecycles
Define and implement security controls , ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and ensure proper documentation and RMF artifact development
Provide guidance on secure system integration and cloud security architecture
Monitor evolving threat landscapes and adjust security architecture accordingly
Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and architecture documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
U.S. Citizen
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3+ years in security architecture roles
Experience supporting U.S. Government software programs
Experience integrating Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Identity Management solutions
Strong experience with NIST RMF and related frameworks (NIST 800-53, 800-37)
Proven expertise in access control mechanisms (IAM, RBAC, ABAC, Zero Trust principles)
Deep understanding of secure system and application design
Hands-on experience integrating security into DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines
Experience performing risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management
Knowledge of cloud security architectures (particularly Microsoft Azure)
Strong understanding of network, application, and infrastructure security

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
flexible work schedule
support career advancement through professional training and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise security architectureaccess control modelsRBACABACidentity governanceDevSecOpsrisk assessmentsthreat modelingcloud security architecturevulnerability management

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvementplanningguidance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CybersecurityDoD Secret clearance