BAE Systems

Cyber Security (ISSE) Subject Matter Expert

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025
Herndon, Arkansas, United States; Virginia, Alabama, United States
  • Salary average
    $140,690  -  $239,140
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    No

Company

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.

Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Maintain operational security posture for the program
  • Coordinate with external organizations and guide accreditation packages through the customer process
  • Prepare and review program documentation to include Risk Assessment Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides
  • Assist contractors with facility designs to incorporate appropriate security features, conduct pre- accreditation inspections, and provide assistance in preparation of accreditation documents
  • Conduct technical evaluation of information system design, focusing on information security aspects and accreditation
  • Utilize various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities and identify mitigation approaches
  • Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation and other program protection activities
  • Conduct weekly auditing requirements and analyze results
  • Coordinate and track security action requests and status
  • Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessment on implementation of the software
  • Assist customer staff with resolving any operational security issues involving supporting contractors
  • Conduct periodic assessments of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements tailoring requirements as needed
  • Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, AV definitions and other security tools are updated/not vulnerable

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change
  • At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed
  • Experience with program security and information systems security best practices - familiarity with security accreditation process
  • Candidate must be a great communicator (written and verbal) and be able to work with a group or independently
  • Direct ISSO and/or ISSE experience working with accreditations - experience interacting with program ISSM staff
  • Candidate must be a great communicator
  • Ability to provide technical expertise on computer network design, implementation, and accreditation
  • Ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives

Skills used at work

  • Analysis
  • Audit Systems
  • Auditing
  • Auditing Requirements
  • Documentation
  • Evaluation
  • Inspection
  • Other
  • Risk assessment
  • Security policy
  • Security requirements
  • Software

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 actively seeking a Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE/ISSO) with a minimum of 6 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

  • Conduct technical evaluation of information system design, focusing on information security aspects and accreditation
  • Utilize various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities and identify mitigation approaches
  • Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation and other program protection activities
  • Prepare and review program documentation to include Risk Assessment Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides
  • Coordinate with external organizations and guide accreditation packages through the customer process
  • Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessment on implementation of the software
  • Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, AV definitions and other security tools are updated/not vulnerable
  • Coordinate and track security action requests and status
  • Assist contractors with facility designs to incorporate appropriate security features, conduct pre- accreditation inspections, and provide assistance in preparation of accreditation documents
  • Conduct periodic assessments of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements tailoring requirements as needed
  • Assist customer staff with resolving any operational security issues involving supporting contractors
  • Maintain operational security posture for the program
  • Conduct weekly auditing requirements and analyze results

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's or Master's Degree with minimum of 6 years' relevant experience

  • Ability to provide technical expertise on computer network design, implementation, and accreditation
  • Ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives
  • Must be available/able to travel up to 25%
  • Candidate must be a great communicator (written and verbal) and be able to work with a group or independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Expertise in certification and accreditation
  • Expertise in DCID 6/3, ICD 503, and NIST 800-53 policies and implementations
  • Direct ISSO and/or ISSE experience working with accreditations - experience interacting with program ISSM staff
  • Experience with program security and information systems security best practices - familiarity with security accreditation process
  • Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to program security, information assurance and information management
  • Experience managing privileged user requirements
  • Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented​

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.

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.

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025

Expiration date: Jan 30, 2025