Systems Engineer - Data Systems Modernization

Title:

Systems Engineer - Data Systems Modernization

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Lead strategic initiatives supporting data management, secure data transport, and enterprise IT modernization for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. Provide technical advisory and systems architecture support to government program offices. This role operates within multi-level classified environments and is responsible for shaping architecture strategies, modernization roadmaps, and system integration approaches across complex mission systems to achieve resilient, interoperable, and data-driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of data modernization and IT transformation programs supporting mission-critical systems
• Provide technical advisory support to government leadership on data management and modernization strategy
• Oversee development and integration of secure data transport architectures, communications infrastructure, and integrated mission systems and networks
• Drive modernization of legacy systems to enable improved data accessibility, interoperability, and operational resiliency
• Assist Government PMs in managing program performance across cost, schedule, risk, and technical execution
• Support government decision-making through technical assessments, architecture reviews, and risk analysis
• Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, acquisition, and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission requirements
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security policies within classified environments
• Define and guide modernization roadmaps, including transition of legacy systems to interoperable, resilient, and data-driven architectures
• Evaluate system designs for scalability, interoperability, security compliance, and mission effectiveness
• Participate in design reviews, technical baselines, and architecture governance boards
   

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote

• Travel Requirements: Moderate 20% - 50%

• Working Hours: Standard

Required:

• B.S. in Engineering discipline, Computer Science, IT/Networking, or Applied Physics

• Min 10 years of relevant experience including work on classified secure systems in support of mission operations, aligned with Key Responsibilities of the position

• Active DoD TS/ SCI Clearance is required to be considered for this position

Desired:

• U.S. Military - operational experience with ISR platforms and/or systems and supporting infrastructure

• Additional relevant training through U.S. Military

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision.

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.