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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

DevOps Engineer

Full-Time
$93.7k - $120k+ Sign-on bonus + Relocation benefits + Short-term incentives + Long-term incentives + Discretionary performance payments
Junior
Bachelor's
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
DevOps & InfrastructureDevOps Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance; the posting states that only a U.S. citizen can obtain it.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is required; other degrees may be considered with relevant work experience or certification.
  • Must have a Department of Defense 8140 Cyber Workforce qualification, such as Security+ or equivalent.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience with deep knowledge in one or more of cloud engineering, pipeline engineering, or Kubernetes development.
  • Must be proficient in Kubernetes.
  • Must have experience writing Dockerfiles and containerizing applications.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version control.
  • Must be able to research and solve complex technical problems independently.
Responsibilities
  • Build and deploy Helm charts to Kubernetes clusters.
  • Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and Helm charts.
  • Troubleshoot failed deployments and pipelines.
  • Containerize custom applications.
  • Design high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of technology stacks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification or similar certification.
  • Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services; AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, or similar certification is preferred.
  • Competence in building pipelines, preferably with GitLab.
  • Experience delivering a cloud-native application.
  • Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC flows, or KeyCloak.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
  • Experience deploying to air-gapped networks.
  • Experience with Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key Infrastructure.
  • Experience with event streaming services, especially Kafka.

About the company

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It operates in two segments: Government Solutions offers defense, space, mission, readiness, and sustainment services to agencies such as the DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions sells proprietary technologies, equipment, and catalysts to help energy and chemicals producers manufacture ammonia, olefins, and other products more efficiently and with lower environmental impact. KBR differentiates itself by combining a strong government contracting footprint with in-house technology and equipment capabilities to deliver end-to-end programs. Its goal is to deliver reliable, cost-effective engineering and technology solutions that support long-term projects for both government and commercial customers while advancing sustainable industrial processes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • SABIC selected KBR on September 29, 2026 for a 3,500 MTPD Saudi ammonia plant.
  • Q2 2026 sustainable technology backlog hit $5.5 billion, up 40% year over year.
  • UK Ministry of Justice expanded KBR's five-year estate contract on August 27, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • NASA awarded COSMOS to Ascend in March 2026, removing a major incumbent account.
  • Q2 2026 revenues fell 2% and operating income dropped 11% from spin-off costs.
  • Trinzic separation leaves remaining KBR reliant on ammonia project cycles and Saudi execution.

What makes KBR unique

  • KBR licenses Purifier ammonia technology, deployed in 260-plus grassroots plants since 1943.
  • KBR's January 2027 Trinzic spin-off isolates a $5B mission-business customer base.
  • KBR combines technology licensing, engineering, proprietary equipment, and catalyst supply across projects.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Oct 22nd, 2026
KBR awarded contracts for AGF Nitrogen's ammonia plant revamps in Germany and Austria.

KBR awarded contracts for AGF Nitrogen's ammonia plant revamps in Germany and Austria. HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded contracts to support the revamp of two ammonia plants owned and operated by AGF Nitrogen through its affiliated companies SKWP in Germany and LAT Nitrogen in Linz, Austria. Utilizing KBR's industry-leading ammonia technology and proven revamp capabilities, the upgrades will allow AGF Nitrogen to reduce natural gas consumption, improve energy efficiency, and lower CO[2] emissions in two of its key assets. Furthermore, the revamps will enable AGF Nitrogen to achieve its sustainability objectives while continuing to support food security for Europe. Responding to the evolving energy challenges in the European fertilizer production market, AGF Nitrogen has chosen to collaborate with KBR to deliver on these objectives. Under the terms of the contracts, KBR will provide technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, post-BED services, process equipment and catalyst supply for the revamp of LAT Nitrogen's 550 MTPD ammonia plant #2 in Linz, Austria. For SKWP's 1,900 MTPD ammonia plant #2 in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany, KBR will provide technology licensing, post-BED services, process equipment and catalyst supply, back-end modifications and a new ammonia converter for the synthesis loop, building on the proprietary engineering work awarded to KBR in March 2026. KBR will also modernize the existing steam reforming sections at both plants, bringing them to the highest industry performance standards through the integration of KBR's proprietary KBR Reforming Exchange System (KRES) technology. Upon completion, both plants are expected to be among the most energy-efficient ammonia production facilities in their technology segment. "We are proud to build on our long-standing relationship with AGF Nitrogen and support the continued modernization of its ammonia assets," said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. "These awards demonstrate how KBR's deep ammonia expertise and differentiated technologies can help customers improve the efficiency and performance of existing plants while reducing their carbon footprint. By combining proven ammonia technology with our energy transition capabilities, we are helping customers operate more efficiently while creating long-term value from existing assets." KBR has decades of experience in ammonia technology, spanning new plants, modernization and complex revamps, with its technology deployed in more than 260 ammonia plants worldwide. We deliver tailored revamp and physics-enabled AI solutions that help customers improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of existing ammonia plants while reducing emissions and maximizing long-term asset value. About KBR KBR is a global, capital-light lifecycle solutions company serving customers in high-complexity industrial, energy and infrastructure markets. Through its advisory, technical, engineering and operating expertise, KBR helps customers shape investments, reduce risk, deploy complex technologies, improve performance and deliver reliable outcomes across the asset lifecycle. Following the planned separation of the Mission Technology Solutions business, KBR will operate as a focused standalone company with differentiated customer relationships, global execution capabilities and a capital-efficient business model. The company is positioned to benefit from long-term secular growth trends across energy security, energy transition, industrial modernization, and infrastructure investment. KBR's 15,000 employees operate across more than 40 countries. About Trinzic KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business is expected to be spun off as an independent public company in January 2027 and will then operate under the new name Trinzic. The name is inspired by the word intrinsic, reflecting the essential capabilities, deep expertise, speed and trusted performance that have defined the business for decades. Trinzic will enter the market as a global company and partner to customers supporting some of the highest priority missions across national security, human performance, global operations and space. Trinzic will launch with more than $5 billion in annual revenue, established partnerships and contracts, 18,000 employees and a global footprint. About AGF Nitrogen AGF Nitrogen brings together the AGROFERT Group's nitrogen businesses across Europe, including leading producers, suppliers and distributors of ammonia, fertilizers and related products. A wholly owned subsidiary of AGROFERT, a.s., AGF Nitrogen comprises LAT Nitrogen group of companies, Lovochemie, a.s., Duslo, a.s., SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH, and GreenChem Holding B.V. As Europe's second-largest fertilizer producer, AGF Nitrogen provides essential products and services that support agriculture, food production, healthcare, transport, energy and defense. AGF Nitrogen's annual production capacity is over 7 million tons of fertilizer and more than 3.5 million tons ammonia. Annual turnover is EUR 2.3 billion. AGF Nitrogen employs more than 5,400 people across Europe. Through its commitment to safety, reliability and operational excellence, the company helps meet the needs of more than 15,000 customers worldwide. Forward Looking Statements The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding KBR's ammonia technology and revamp services are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which discuss some of the important risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. For further information, please contact: Investors Rachael Goldwait Vice President, Investor Relations 713-753-5082 [email protected] Media Philip Ivy Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing 713-753-3800 [email protected]

Washington Technology
Oct 15th, 2026
DOD sets industry day to preview potential $80B tech research vehicle.

DOD sets industry day to preview potential $80B tech research vehicle. Stay Connected Find opportunities - and win them. October 15, 2026 12:25 PM ET The Defense Department is pushing to create a new "competitive R&D ecosystem" with government agencies, companies, academic institutions, laboratories and non-traditional entities all involved. The Defense Department has opened registration for an industry day to discuss its plans for the recompete of one of its primary contract vehicles for broad research-and-development services. DOD has penciled in Oct. 30 as the date for when it will give attendees an overview of the upcoming Next Gen IAC MAC competition, which will succeed the current IAC-MAC program that opened for business in 2018 at a $48 billion ceiling. Attendees will be able to provide feedback on DOD's approach to the acquisition and ask questions, the department said in its Tuesday notice with instructions for registration. Next Gen IAC MAC is poised to have a ceiling north of $80 billion, according to a promotional flyer for the event. Government agencies, companies, academic institutions, laboratories and non-traditional entities would be a part of what DOD describes as a "competitive R&D ecosystem" under the future contract. DOD first unveiled its plan for the follow-on to IAC-MAC, short for Information Analysis Center Multiple-Award Contract, in the spring of 2025 and asked for industry to weigh in on how the department could structure the recompete. At that time, the department said it was considering whether to set up Next Gen IAC MAC with two pools of awards or a single pool. The current contract has three pools based on the type of company involved: an unrestricted portion, a second for small businesses, and the third for nonprofit organizations. RSVPs and registration for the industry day must be received no later than Oct. 26. IAC-MAC primarily supports the Defense Technical Information Center, a DOD field activity responsible for helping the defense ecosystem preserve and share information and knowledge related to military technology. DTIC also operates the Information Analysis Center network that provides technical analysis and data support to service branches, combatant commands, DOD's administrative support agencies and senior Pentagon civilian leaders. DOD has obligated $16.9 billion in task order volume to-date via IAC-MAC ahead of its scheduled sunset in April 2028, according to GovTribe data. HII, Booz Allen Hamilton, KBR, the ManTech TSG-2 joint venture and CACI International are the top five recipients of the spend. Their combined obligations also represent the clear majority at 79%. KBR is in the process of spinning off its government services segment into a publicly-traded company, which will go by the name of Trinzic.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 1st, 2026
KBR appoints Rami Qasem to board ahead of $5B Trinzic spin-off

KBR announced the appointment of Rami Qasem to its board of directors, effective 1 October 2026. Qasem, 59, brings nearly 30 years of international leadership experience across energy, technology, and industrial sectors. He previously served as CEO of APEX Industrial Services and managing director of Energy Capital Group from 2025 to February 2026. From 2017 to 2023, he was executive vice president and CEO of digital solutions at Baker Hughes. Before that, he spent 21 years at General Electric in increasingly senior roles. The appointment strengthens KBR's governance ahead of its planned separation of the Mission Technology Solutions business in January 2027.

Associated Press
Sep 30th, 2026
KBR files Form 10 for $5B Trinzic spin-off, set to trade as TZIC in January 2027

KBR has filed a Form 10 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the planned spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will operate as Trinzic and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TZIC. The separation is expected to complete in January 2027. Trinzic will be a global provider of mission-critical solutions supporting national security, defence and space customers, with operations across over 60 locations in North America, Europe and Australia/Pacific. The company will launch with more than $5 billion in annual revenue and 18,000 employees. The spin-off is intended to be tax-free to KBR and its shareholders for US federal income tax purposes. Following the separation, KBR will continue operating its Sustainable Technology Solutions business with 15,000 employees across more than 40 countries. Trinzic will host its inaugural investor day on 12 November 2026 in New York City.

GlobeNewswire
Sep 29th, 2026
KBR ammonia technology selected for one of the largest fertilizer complexes in Saudi Arabia.

KBR ammonia technology selected for one of the largest fertilizer complexes in Saudi Arabia. HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that SABIC Agri-Nutrients (SABIC AN) has selected its Purifier(R) technology for a new grassroots ammonia plant in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design, proprietary equipment, and catalyst supply for a 3,500 metric tons per day (MTPD) single-train ammonia plant. KBR will work alongside EPC contractor Samsung E&A to deliver the project. The facility will produce 1.2 million metric tons of ammonia annually. The project is expected to increase SABIC AN's urea production capacity from 4.8 million to 7.4 million metric tons per year, supporting the company's strategy to expand fertilizer production. KBR's Purifier(R) configuration will enable lower carbon intensity per ton of ammonia produced compared with conventional ammonia process designs. The award represents one of the largest ammonia capacity plants licensed in the Kingdom and KBR's largest ammonia license by capacity in the Middle East and Africa. The project supports Saudi Arabia's industrial development objectives under Vision 2030 while strengthening the Kingdom's role in global food security through increased fertilizer production. "This award confirms the strength of our Purifier(R) ammonia technology and the trust that leading producers such as SABIC AN place in KBR to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at world scale," said Stuart Bradie, President and CEO, KBR. "We are proud to support SABIC AN's growth ambitions and help expand fertilizer production capacity in the Kingdom while contributing to global food security." This award marks KBR's second large-scale single-train ammonia award of 2026, following a 3,430 MTPD plant in Latin America and further strengthens KBR's position as a leading provider of ammonia technology for large-scale fertilizer projects. Since 1943, KBR's ammonia technology has been deployed in more than 260 grassroots facilities, and the company continues to improve energy efficiency, emissions and plant performance through innovations including KBR INSITE(R), its physics-enabled AI advisor for smarter operations. About KBR KBR is a global, capital-light lifecycle solutions company serving customers in high-complexity industrial, energy and infrastructure markets. Through its advisory, technical, engineering and operating expertise, KBR helps customers shape investments, reduce risk, deploy complex technologies, improve performance and deliver reliable outcomes across the asset lifecycle. Following the planned separation of the Mission Technology Solutions business, KBR will operate as a focused standalone company with differentiated customer relationships, global execution capabilities and a capital-efficient business model. The company is positioned to benefit from long-term secular growth trends across energy security, energy transition, industrial modernization, and infrastructure investment. KBR's 15,000 employees operate across more than 40 countries. About Trinzic KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business is expected to be spun off as an independent public company in January 2027 and will then operate under the new name Trinzic. The name is inspired by the word intrinsic, reflecting the essential capabilities, deep expertise, speed and trusted performance that have defined the business for decades. Trinzic will enter the market as a global company and partner to customers supporting some of the highest priority missions across national security, human performance, global operations and space. Trinzic will launch with more than $5 billion in annual revenue, established partnerships and contracts, 18,000 employees and a global footprint. Forward Looking Statements The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding KBR's ammonia technology and related services, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which discuss some of the important risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. For further information, please contact: Investors Rachael Goldwait Vice President, Investor Relations 713-753-5082 [email protected] Media Philip Ivy Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing 713-753-3800 [email protected]