BAE Systems

IT Security Spec Prin

BAE Systems • $95K — $115K *
Vicksburg, MS 39180In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Qualifications

  • IAT Level II certification or higher
  • Prior RMF experience
  • Proficient in independent analysis using governance and instruction
  • Familiar with Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, and STIGs
  • Experience using eMASS, POA&Ms, HBSS, Tanium, and ACAS
  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Develop and update Approval to Operate (ATO) packages using eMASS
  • Establish procedures for tracking and mitigating risks
  • Validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards
  • Ensure systems are maintained according to security policies
  • Oversee patching and validation of security updates
  • Ensure users receive required security training and clearances
  • Track vulnerability scanning and issue resolution

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Engagement in a significant DoD program
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Visibility in the HPC and security community
  • Position located at a cutting-edge research facility
Full Job Description
Job Description

Program Description

BAE Systems is looking for a leader in the exciting and growing field of High Performance Computing (HPC). We are searching for a Senior Info Assurance/Security Specialist to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP) located at the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg MS.

The successful candidate will support the DSRC Information System Security Manager as the Senior local DSRC Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for the delivery, management and continuous process improvement of operational security information systems by providing Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) engineering and analysis.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Implementation and management of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Develop, review and update Approval to Operate (ATO) packages using eMASS.
  • Establish procedures & processes to ensure tracking and mitigation of risks.
  • Perform analysis to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
  • Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
  • Provide oversight and guidance of patching and validation of security related updates including IAVAs, IAVBs and TAs.
  • Ensuring that users have the requisite security training, clearances, authorization, and need-to-know and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting privileged access to the IS.
  • Ensuring vulnerability scanning, resolution and management is tracked to completion or mitigation.
  • Promoting awareness of security issues among management and team.
  • Developing and implementing training to ensure the systems, network and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to security policies and procedures.
  • Monitoring and reporting the training status and requirements to support the DSRC mission.
  • Developing and presenting technical briefings, reports, articles, and presentations to the DSRC user community and HPC security community
  • Representing the DSRC at meetings on technical matters relating to IA, networks, and use of advanced computational systems.
  • Performs security assessments of systems and technology to determine deviation from acceptable configurations, policy or procedures using HBSS, ACAS, SCAP, IAVMs, DISA STIGs.

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Required Skills and Education

  • IAT Level II certification or higher
  • Prior RMF experience
  • Ability to conduct independent analysis using governance and instruction to identify solutions and ways forward
  • Experience with Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, STIGs, hardening systems and applying IA controls
  • Experience using eMASS, POA&Ms, HBSS, Nessus, Tanium and ACAS
  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of experience/education will be considered


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience working on DoD programs in a senior IA security role
  • Forescout experience in a DOD Environment
  • Organizational skills to prioritize work in a dynamic work environment and persistence to follow-through on tasks in the face of obstacles
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-faceted team, and leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
  • Familiarity with DoD system security accreditation processes and tools
  • Windows system Administration background

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
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