Watch Operator - Junior

KBR Inc

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adjudication, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Government, High Availability, Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Logistics, Network Operations Center, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

Watch Operator - Junior

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking a Jr. Watch Operator to provide real-time monitoring and operational support for mission-critical systems in a 24/7 environment. This role ensures continuous situational awareness, identifies anomalies, and escalates incidents according to established protocols. The specialist will maintain accurate event logs, assist in incident response, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve operational issues. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential for success. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in watch operations and contribute to the reliability and security of enterprise systems. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Monitor operational systems, dashboards, and alerts to ensure continuous availability and performance.
  • Detect and escalate anomalies, outages, or security incidents in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of events, actions taken, and system status updates.
  • Support incident triage and coordinate with technical teams for timely resolution.
  • Provide situational awareness updates and briefings to leadership during operational events.
  • Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations across watch teams.
  • Assist in refining operational procedures and contributing to process improvements.
  • Operate within a 24/7 shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education & Experience: Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
  • Experience with operational monitoring tools, dashboards, or incident management systems.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment.
  • Familiarity with standard incident response and escalation procedures.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC), Security Operations Center (SOC), or similar watch-floor environment.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure components (servers, networks, cloud services) and their operational dependencies.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity principles and practices in an operational setting

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.

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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en