Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description BAE Systems is looking for a talented Cyber Security Engineer to support the development and delivery of modeling and simulations systems for government customers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for:

• Supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications
• Work closely with the development and integration teams to ensure stability and hardening of the system throughout the development and production lifecycle
• Achieve and maintain Authority to Operate approvals on NIPR and SIPR for various systems by adhering to the RMF
• Enforcement of System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls.
• Developing and maintaining all security documentation to include the System Security Plan, Security Controls Tractability Matrix, POA&Ms, STIG Compliance Assessments, and any other security related documentation.

Will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• System Security Plan (SSP)
• Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM)
• Security Assessment Plan
• Accreditation Boundary
• Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)
• Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Compliance Assessment
• Secure Code Training Artifacts
• Source Code Review Raw Data Files
• Security Source Code
• Vulnerability Scan Results
• Cyber Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

• Must be a US citizen and possess a Secret level clearance
• IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months)
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework and achieving an ATO on NIPR and SIPR
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
• Customer focused excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Security Incident Handling & Response
• SIEM Management
• Audit & Compliance
• Analytics & Intelligence
• Firewall/IDS/IPS Skills
• Intrusion Detection
• Application Security Development
• Advanced Malware Prevention
• Data Management Protection
• Digital Forensics
• Identity & Access Management
• CISSP, CASP, or CISA Certification
• Working knowledge of cloud security (i.e., AWS or Azure), DevSecOps, operating systems (Windows and Linux), web security, DoD HBSS security services, and micro services.

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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.