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Systems Engineer (ISSE)- Expert

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Hybrid
Herndon, VA
147K-249K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Herndon, VA
147K-249K Annually
Expert/Leader
Seeking an expert Cyber Security Engineer with extensive experience in ISSE, focusing on security controls, architecture documentation, and cyber engineering services for government agencies.
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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 experienced Cyber Security Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to provide solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are actively seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 11 years' experience with a Bachelor's Degree. Other degrees will be considered with the year's experience adjusted to accommodate. We are looking for a candidate with specific skills that may include the following:

  • Implementation and validation of security controls that support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation
  • Developing architecture documentation and Systems Security Plans (SSP) to support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews
  • POA&M development and implementation
  • Coordinating with customer security organizations to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
  • Engineering for Cyber engineering and integration services including security, authentication, identity management, authorization, and access control engineering.
  • Self-starter able to work independently and build relationships with technical reps across divisions, comfortable with cyber security and able to brief issues to the customer
  • Over 5 years of experience working on Government Agency enterprise infrastructure and engineering programs.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Nessus / Rapid7
  • Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)
  • Various security tools and processes such as Splunk, Nessus Security Center, WebInspect, Xacta
  • Cloud security controls and implementation
  • STIG compliance and vulnerability management
  • CISSP
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty
  • Microsoft Office365
  • Experience in one or more software products associated with cyber system engineering for data analytics including SQL security, TANIUM Endpoint Management Software, Powershell, MacAfee, App Blocker, Splunk ITSI.
  • Experience with one or more software development environments supporting commercial or open source tools including but not limited to: Linux, Python, C, Bash Scripting, Perl, SQL, Splunk Phantom, UBA, and UIPath
  • Experience in one or more cloud computing services and technologies including but not limited to: AWS/C2S, Microsoft Azure, Nutanix, VMware.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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.

Top Skills

AWS
Bash Scripting
C
Linux
Macafee
Azure
Nessus
Perl
Powershell
Python
Rapid7
Splunk
SQL
Tanium
Uipath
Webinspect
Xacta

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