BAE Systems

IT Security Spec Sr

BAE Systems$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DOD Secret Clearance required
  • IAM Level I certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • High School Diploma with 2-3 years relevant experience
  • Proactive learner with adaptability in a changing environment
  • Customer-focused communicator with limited supervision ability
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Basic understanding of networks and operating systems

Responsibilities

  • Support compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NISPOM guidelines
  • Collaborate with Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals
  • Enforce System Security Plans and assess systems' security controls
  • Manage COMSEC materials and oversee related security functions
  • Contribute to physical and personnel security duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Opportunities for hands-on training and skill development
  • Work with experienced cybersecurity professionals
  • Join a recognized security team in aerospace and defense
  • Engagement in impactful cybersecurity projects
  • Full-time onsite collaboration in a team-based environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Information Assurance (IA) career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment.

If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security team here at Electronic Systems (ES) and make impacts in the following ways;
  • Support adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
  • Partner with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Supports cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs(s) to include the enforcement of System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls.
  • Support the management of COMSEC materials.
  • Support the management of PERSEC and PHYSEC as well as other related security functions and duties as assigned.


Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Skills and Education

  • Minimum of an active DOD Secret Clearance is required
  • IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months)
  • High School Diploma and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
  • High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
  • Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Able to interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), and program personnel
  • Basic understanding of simple networks, operations systems and computer functions.
  • Coursework in a technical discipline (i.e. programming/scripting, systems administration, cybersecurity/information assurance, etc.)


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.

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Top Secret SCI Clearance
  • Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
  • Working knowledge of information security technology
  • Working knowledge of information security management and compliance
  • Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals).
  • Experience with the preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures
  • Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.
  • Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).

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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90,500 employees
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1997
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