Host-Based Security Engineer

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  • KBR, Inc
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Location
North Charleston ,SC 29405
Job Type
Contract
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Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
15 Mar 2025
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Host-Based Security Engineer

Apply locations: North Charleston, South Carolina; Washington, DC; Pearl City, Hawaii; Stuttgart, Germany; San Antonio, Texas

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R2103282

Title: Host-Based Security Engineer

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KBR is actively seeking skilled professionals across a variety of high-impact cybersecurity roles—from Incident Response and Cyber Hunt to Digital Forensics, Insider Threat, Continuous Monitoring, and Red/Blue Team Operations.

Job Description:

The Host-Based Security Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing host-based security solutions to protect NIWC CSSP networks and endpoints. This role involves supporting endpoint security, intrusion detection/prevention, malware analysis, and security compliance enforcement in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies. The engineer will also work with incident response teams to investigate security breaches and perform host-based forensic analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and maintain host-based security solutions using government-approved tools such as Host-Based Security System (HBSS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV).
  2. Create, test, and deploy custom host-based security signatures to detect and mitigate threats.
  3. Implement host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems (HIDS/HIPS) and fine-tune policies for maximum protection with minimal impact on system performance.
  4. Perform malware analysis and behavioral analysis to identify and neutralize malicious software threats.
  5. Conduct host-based forensic investigations to analyze security breaches, identify attack vectors, and collect digital evidence.
  6. Ensure compliance with DoD security standards such as DISA STIGs, DoD 8570, and RMF guidelines.
  7. Monitor and assess endpoint security logs from SIEM platforms to detect anomalies, investigate security alerts, and mitigate cyber threats.
  8. Develop security automation scripts to enhance endpoint protection and streamline response actions.
  9. Support incident response teams by providing host-based security expertise during cyber incidents.
  10. Stay current on emerging host-based attack techniques, malware, and adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to enhance detection and prevention capabilities.
  11. Train and mentor junior security engineers on best practices for host-based security management.

Qualifications

Information Systems Security Specialist I-III

Education / Experience Level I:

High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two (2) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI

Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3

Education / Experience Level II:

High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Three (3) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI

Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or IASAE II

Education / Experience Level III:

5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with HS/GED in Cybersecurity or related experience.

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI

Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or IASAE II

Benefits:

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

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