BAE Systems

IT Security Spec Sr Prin II

BAE Systems • $120K — $145K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCi clearance with appropriate polygraph
  • 10+ years of ISSO experience in secure information system operations
  • 5+ years of experience with IAVA management tools
  • 5+ years of experience managing SSPs and related security documentation
  • Experience with security tools, hardware/software security, communication protocols, and encryption techniques
  • Proven track record of security evaluations for software systems
  • Extensive experience in enforcing information systems security policies on large programs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee implementation and enforcement of security policies and methodologies
  • Evaluate security solutions for compliance with information processing requirements
  • Manage Configuration Management for security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Analyze threats and develop best practices for incident detection and remediation
  • Maintain detailed records of security systems and upgrades
  • Support ISSM in maintaining operational IA posture for systems
  • Develop and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned ISSO to take ownership of the security and integrity of some of the most critical information systems.

As a cornerstone of the security team, you will move beyond basic oversight to provide high-level strategic direction. You will be responsible for operational security posture of programs, ensuring that the technological edge is never compromised.
  • Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information.
  • Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information.
  • Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
  • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies.
  • Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation.
  • Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.).
  • Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
  • Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System.

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Required Skills and Education

  • Must currently possess a TS/SCi clearance with appropriate polygraph
  • Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
  • In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
  • In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
  • Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.

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Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

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.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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