Kevin Osbourne

About Kevin Osbourne

Seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience across the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and the defense industrial base, currently serving as an IT Security Principal supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) functions at KBR.I specialize in threat hunting informed by industry and adversary intelligence, vulnerability management, and enterprise security assessments to ensure prompt identification, prioritization, and remediation of risk across a global environment. My work focuses on strengthening detection and response capabilities while improving the maturity and consistency of SOC operations in an increasingly AI-driven and contested cyber landscape.In addition to SOC operations, I support CMMC compliance and attestation efforts, helping align technical controls, evidence, and operational processes with regulatory and contractual requirements. I bring deep experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment & Authorization (A&A), ATO, and compliance-driven security programs, translating complex requirements into actionable, sustainable security practices.I’ve led and supported cross-functional security teams, developed SOC processes and procedures, and integrated security tooling to improve response efficiency, governance, and resilience. My background combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight, enabling organizations to adapt quickly to evolving threats while maintaining mission assurance.Education & Credentials:• B.S. Cybersecurity & Information Assurance – Western Governors University• A.A.S. Information Technology – Community College of the Air Force• SSCP (ISC2), CySA+, Security+, Network+, Project+, A+• Active TS/SCI clearance

Experience

1. IT Security Principal

   KBR, Inc.

   Jan 2025 — Present

   I serve as an IT Security Principal supporting KBR’s Security Operations Center (SOC), where I focus on proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management, security operations maturity, and compliance enablement across a global enterprise.My responsibilities include conducting threat hunts informed by industry threat intelligence and adversary tradecraft to identify emerging risks before they impact the organization. I support incident response and continuous monitoring efforts to ensure timely detection, analysis, and escalation of security events.I lead and support vulnerability management and security assessments across a global enterprise, ensuring prompt identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities. This includes working with stakeholders to translate findings into actionable remediation efforts that reduce risk while maintaining operational continuity.In addition to SOC operations, I assist with CMMC compliance and attestation efforts, helping align security controls, evidence collection, and operational practices with regulatory and contractual requirements.I also develop, refine, and configure SOC processes and procedures to improve detection consistency, response effectiveness, and operational efficiency, ensuring the SOC can adapt rapidly in an ever-changing, AI-centric contested cyber landscape.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security & Information Assurance

  2020

• American Military University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Systems Security

  2015 — 2020

• Community College of the Air Force

  Information Systems Technology

  2004 — 2019