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ANTARCTICA Network Systems Packet Lead

KBR


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

ANTARCTICA: Network Systems Packet Lead

Belong Connect Grow with 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 teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

Program Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and relatedlogisticsin Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels thatoperatealong the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies including NASA NOAA and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.

All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary

TheNetwork Systems Packet Lead willoversee thetransition ofall program network systemsincluding network operations email system access and security user support and the service deskassociated with the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This role leads the collection organization validation and transfer of network systems information to ensure continuity of mission-critical communications and IT operationsby collaborating with network engineers system administrators operations personnel and transition leadership to facilitate a seamless and compliant transition of network services and infrastructure. This position will play a critical rolein laying thefoundation every otherfunction relies on with the added challenge of constrained satellite bandwidth.

*This is a remote position based in the US.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead the development organization and management of Network Systems transition packets supporting transition objectives

  • Coordinate the collection review validation and transfer of network-related documentation configurations diagrams inventories procedures and operational records

  • Collaborate with network engineers system administrators and subject matter experts to document current-state network architecture services and operational processes

  • Track transition deliverables milestones risks action items and dependencies associated with network systems

  • Ensure network documentation is complete accurate current and maintained in accordance with established document control practices

  • Support the transfer and validation of network inventories configuration baselines asset records maintenance histories and support documentation

  • Assist in documenting network monitoring incident response cybersecurity and continuity-of-operations procedures

  • Facilitate communication and coordination between network teams transition personnel and cross-functional stakeholders

  • Prepare transition reports status updates metrics and briefings for leadership review

Basic Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Network Administration Telecommunications Engineering Technology or a related field

  • 5 years of experience supporting network operations telecommunications information technology systems administration or related technical functions

  • Experience organizing maintaining or managing technical documentation and records

  • Strong organizational project coordination and documentation management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and tracking systems

  • Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple functional areas

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Outlook Teams and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure telecommunications systems or IT operations

  • Knowledge of network operations systems administration communications infrastructure cybersecurity practices or IT service management

  • Experience supporting government contracts transition efforts mobilizations or operational readiness programs

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 teams 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.


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