Digital Environment Engineer
KBR, Inc
Job Description
Digital Environment Engineer 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. This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
KBR is seeking an experienced Digital Environment Engineer with expertise in DevSecOps and hybrid cloud architecture design who will support Digital Engineering ecosystems across classified DoD and IC environments, including SAP/SAR processes and secure data handling. The role will support the Hemisphere program in ElSegundo,CA, working directly with SSC Combat Power to evaluate technical solutions, develop digital and data strategies, and design implementation roadmaps. The position also plays a key role in enabling program execution through change management, operational support, and integration of digital engineering capabilities.
Responsibilities Operate and maintain a digital environment with direct connection to multi‑level data services (including the Unified Data Library and National Space Defense Center). Serve as a trusted advisor on cloud architectures and acquisition strategies for the government, acting as a subject matter expert on current events and new technologies relevant to digital engineering ecosystems, implementations, and rapid software acquisition strategies. Provide technology support in IT configuration and management, including fail‑safes, software breaks and refreshes, and hardware equipment fails across multiple classifications.
Advises and assists in digital engineering initiatives for acquisition, sustainment, and launch. Orchestrate inventory of tasks and initiatives needed to support SSC’s future digital endeavors. Assist in the development of an integrated digital roadmap that provides an executable path to reach SSC’s digital objectives.
Reinforce DevSecOps best practices within digital engineering cloud environments at multiple classification levels. Support the government in the development and execution of rapid software acquisition and digital engineering strategies. Shepherd application of DoD and IC security processes and procedures in acquisition strategies and program execution.
Required Qualifications Active Top Secret, SCI‑eligible clearance with ability to obtain SAPs. Master’s Degree in a related technical field (e.g., Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology). 10+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) software acquisition programs. Experience evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends, with the ability to provide strategic recommendations in DevSecOps implementation and optimization; hybrid/multi‑cloud architecture design; digital engineering ecosystem development and sustainment.
Experience operating within SAP/SAR environments, including applying DoD and IC security processes, data handling procedures, and multi‑level classification protocols. Desired Qualifications PMP certification. DevSecOps/Agile/Scrum Master certifications.
Cloud architecture certifications preferred (e.g., AWS). Compensation Basic: $170,000 – $250,000 annually (range for the CA area only). Additional: bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation may be offered based on role and performance, including sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, and long‑term incentives.
EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr