Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about protecting people and organizations from cyber threats. As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting all cybersecurity tools for all supported networks and environments. You'll work closely with stakeholders to develop, deploy, configure, operate, integrate, maintain, and support the suite of cybersecurity systems.
Job Description:
As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support for all tools and capabilities enabling the cybersecurity mission across all supported networks and environments. You will propose, develop, deploy, configure, operate, integrate, maintain, and support enhancements of a suite of cybersecurity capabilities to enable cybersecurity operations.
About the Role:
As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will:

• Provide support for all cybersecurity tools for all supported networks and environments.
• Develop, deploy, configure, operate, integrate, maintain, and support the suite of cybersecurity.
• Monitor and analyze security-related data from various sources, including logs, network traffic, and system performance.
• Assist in incident response activities, including identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
• Develop and maintain configuration management plans, procedures, and documentation.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, architectures, and solutions for networks and environments.
• Manage subordinate management and/or experienced specialist employees.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, Army, and specific statutory, regulatory, and mandated directives.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving field.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Location:

• This candidate shall be located within 50 miles of Sterling, VA.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience in managing cybersecurity services for networks and environments.
  • Experience with Federal, DoD, Army, and specific statutory, regulatory, and mandated directives.
• Certifications:
  • DoDM 8140.03 (former DoD 8570.01-M) Level 2 Certification within six months of start date.
  • Possession of at least one intermediate- to advanced-level certification recognized by industry standards in the relevant field of practice
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience deploying vulnerability scanning and testing tools such as Burp suite, Rapid7 Insight VM, Tenable Nessus, Web Inspect, Net Sparker, DB Protect, App Detective, Prisma Cloud, Core Impact, Microsoft Defender, AWS Security Hub, AWS Inspector, Code DX, Wiz, and similar platforms for vulnerability, compliance, and extensive assessments.
  • Experience analyzing and testing vulnerabilities, establishing cause and impact, and identifying corrective actions to eliminate and prevent the event from happening in the future
  • Strong understanding of security operations and SIEM tools and technologies
  • Experience with incident response tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, threat intelligence platforms)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Configuration Management/Document Management
• Behavior Framework:
  • Applies extensive expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Work is performed without appreciable direction.
  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. May function in a project leadership role.
  • Develops solutions to complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovativeness.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education:
  • Master's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications:
  • Desired certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS-SEC, MCASEA, GPEN, ITIL v4 foundations
• Experience:
  • Experience with cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
  • Configuration Management/Document Management.
  • Setting up and conducting extensive vulnerability and compliance assessment scans against a variety of unique target environments (e.g., development, staging, production, on-premise, cloud, and virtual)
  • ServiceNow integration with the cybersecurity tools and dashboard creation.

Work Location:

• Location:
  • On-site in Dulles, VA
• Location Requirement:
  • Must be located within 50 miles of Dulles, VA.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Development:
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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.