Description

Job Description

What's it like to be involved in the cybersecurity efforts for one of the defense industry's giants? Empowering and impactful. This role places you around some of the Navy's Supercomputers, where you'll be more than just a specialist; you'll be an invaluable asset working hand-in-hand with a team of dedicated professionals and contractors on-site. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), your role is pivotal in ensuring the infrastructure meets and exceeds security requirements.

This position requires an understanding of a wide range of IT security practices and tools. Your day-to-day will be deeply integrated with the Department of Defense's (DoD) Navy Supercomputing Resource Center's (Navy DSRC) team. Together, you will be involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, infrastructure, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access covering both vulnerability and compliance issues. You will use encryption technology, perform vulnerability analysis of various assets, and be involved in information technology security research. You may prepare security reports to regulatory agencies; participation in technical forums; and representing our company in joint meetings with the customer on IT Systems Security topics.

BAE Systems' High-Performance Computing Modernization Program Integrated Technical Services Contract II (HITS-U II) directly supports the DoD's High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) to deliver world-class supercomputing capabilities for the DoD's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) community. Overall, this role is an invitation to be part of a transformative project, making tangible contributions to national security.

In this job, you will:

• Offer comprehensive information assurance and cybersecurity support, integrating services such as data protection, malware detection, endpoint security, and more.
• Draft critical technical documents like Engineering Implementation Plans, System Design Plans, and Requests for Change, ensuring our systems are updated, robust, and compliant.
• Conduct risk assessments, evaluate security controls, review security audits, track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and manage accredidation efforts by gathering documentation for the Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Be an active member of a dynamic team, bringing your expertise to the table, discussing ideas, and ensuring our cybersecurity initiatives always remain one step ahead.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of Cybersecurity experience or equivalent
• Capability in implementing and managing Enterprise Cybersecurity tools.
• Experience with Linux or Windows Operating Systems
• Familiarity with two-factor authentication through the use of DoD's Common Access Card (CAC)
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II Requirements (minimum Security+ to start)
• Ability to provide emergency and after-hours support.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Hands-on experience with ForeScout with current certification
• Proficiency in 802.1X implementation and certificate management
• Knowledge of Ruckus, Juniper, and Cisco networking equipment
• Acquaintance with DoD security configurations, technologies, and policies, including DISA, STIG, IAVA, etc.
• Proven project management experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63662 - $108225

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.