Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Description
Senior level capabilities regarding Information system security. Knowledgeable of current Information Assurance (IA) technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of applications, systems,
and networks to maintain the system security posture. Develops compliancy and standardization within policies regarding various information systems. Work closely with Government customers to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, applications, networks, and data through the planning, analysis,
development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs; infrastructure; application; Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA), policy directives (PD) and guides (PG); and IA Security tools (e.g., Tenable.io , Nessus Pro, NMap, etc.).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able toaccurat ely relate requirements and document all within the appropriate security document and/or within the RMF system and coordinate with program, other
system(s), and security personnel; Prepare documentation from templates such as, but not limited to,
Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to ensure compliance with PDs and PGs and Federal IA
requirements as well as coordinate review(s) and approvals; Must be able to discern the program policies and procedures, identify areas that need work and bring up to management for resolution; Identify IA vulnerabilities and coordinate with the Infrastructure and Development teams to correct, mitigated or apply for an exception via the
POA&M processes; Review vulnerability (i.e., patches, updates, etc.) and compliance (i.e., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and/or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)) scans on the infrastructure and applications to ensure patch and configuration compliance (on-premises and in the cloud (AWS preferred)) Prepares SAA package(s) to obtain and maintain an authority-to-operate
(ATO), authority-to-test (ATT), or other SAA authority types for all systems and applications; Attend Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and review all change requests for impact to the system/application security posture(s) and applicable Federal and PD and PG compliance requirements; and document decisions
within the CMP; Coordinate security incident and high priority compliance responses with the Enterprise Security Operations Center (ESOC); Represent program security interests in various meetings within and outside
of the program; Schedule and conduct meetings with pertinent program personnel to address findings to determine appropriate path forward and document within the CMP and, if necessary, POA&M; Coordinates with other system Information System Security Officers (ISSO) to ensure that their requirements for interconnection, policy and procedures are met and all documentation is provided and updated as necessary; Ability to assess current and evolving security threats in an operational environment; With an appropriate amount of Government PM guidance, works independently to carry out all technical requirements as directed by the Government PM, Information System Security Representative, Information System Security Manager, and Authorizing Official in a timely manner.

Ten (10) years of experience performing security requirement analysis, system
design, of computer systems.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer Security or related field of study; (ISC)2 Information Security Certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CAP, etc.); or in lieu of education, an additional five (5) years of relevant
experience that addresses all requirements of the position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in a cyber-risk and compliance management system (e.g., Xacta, RiskVision, etc.); One (1) year experience or more configuring, performing, scheduling, reviewing, and assessing vulnerability (i.e., patches, updates, etc.) and compliance (i.e., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and/or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)) scans on the infrastructure and applications to ensure patch and configuration compliance on-premises and in the cloud (AWS preferred); Technical background that will assist in assessing the NIST SP 800-53 security controls and gather evidence to support conclusions; and Knowledge of operating systems, network and application security to aid implementation of information security and assurance principle; and Knowledge of SPLUNK software and tools.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.