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 servi
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Cyber Security Engineer
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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 Cybersecurity Engineer to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program delivers Enterprise Computing Engineering services with modern technology solutions with that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. As a mission-focused administrator that solves problems on the program, you will be expected to: recognize the issue(s), identify the facts, define additional data that would be helpful, make assumptions as necessary, determine alternative approaches, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, alter assumptions and rework solutions, and reflect on lessons learned.

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Job Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

We are actively seeking Cybersecurity Engineers with a minimum of eleven (11) years' experience.

  • Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management tools
  • Experience supporting RMF or other accreditation frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53B, A&A, etc.)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid 7), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), and endpoint protection
  • Experience with patching and routine platform reboots across the hosting environment.
  • Ability to work in a high profile fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to test and deploy custom infrastructure as code using various DevOps tools such as:
    • Jenkins
    • GitHub Ansible,
    • PowerShell
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Provide operations and maintenance support to the hosting platform solutions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of noted system performance an operational issue.
  • Monitor the performance systems to analyze the metrics produced to identify areas of improvements and report potential anomalies.
  • Emergency after hours engineering support as needed.
  • Communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)
  • Experience working in air-gapped environments or with classified systems
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and working in sprint-based development cycles
  • Familiarity with security in CI/CD pipelines and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of zero trust architecture and identity/access management strategiesT
Toolsets & Platforms:
  • Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid 7
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
  • Compliance Tools: Rapid 7, Greenlight, Illuminate
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible
  • DevSecOps: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks


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.


Company Details
BAE Systems
1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs
152 Open Jobs Available
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Type
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Company Details
BAE Systems
1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs
152 Open Jobs Available
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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