Systems Engineer - Data Systems Modernization

KBR is a leader in providing high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security sectors. The Systems Engineer - Data Systems Modernization role focuses on leading strategic initiatives in data management and IT modernization for defense systems, ensuring compliance with security policies, and driving the transformation of legacy systems into resilient architectures.

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

Requirements:

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