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BAE Systems Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Herndon, Virginia

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer/Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer in a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience.

As a mission-focused Cyber Security Engineer / ISSE that solves problems on the program, you will be expected to:

  • Provide cyber security technical and policy advice and recommendations in support of the design, development, and support of National Security Systems (for the sponsor);

  • Assess, analyze, and implement information assurance and security engineering for sponsor information technology (IT) systems;

  • Define requirements for business continuity, operations security, regulatory compliance, and internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation) to best protect company assets;

  • Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle;

  • Validate system security requirements definition and analysis;

  • Implement and validate security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures;

  • Demonstrate an ability to work with Systems Architects and Engineers, acquire information for resolving controls and POAMs, and update the customer s A&A system; and

  • Demonstrate an ability to conduct system security scans.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

We are seeking SME candidates with a minimum of 16 years experience.

A Bachelor's or Master s Degree are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

  • Conducting scans, assessing the threats, prioritizing, and implement or delegate the mitigation tasks

  • Reporting and escalation

  • Ability to expertly communicate with the ISSMs on project A&A activities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects

  • Knowledge of Agile development principles

  • Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon certifications resulting in cloud design ability, implementation, and configuration as it relates to system security

  • Experience with the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tool GreenLight

  • Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements

  • Knowledge of Federal laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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