Job DescriptionAs an
IT Senior System Security Engineer, you will build a career solving complex security challenges across large-scale enterprise environments. In this job, you will design, prototype, and support security tools and infrastructure that safeguard our network. You'll work with experienced engineers who value innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
In this role, you will architect and engineer enterprise security capabilities, analyze network and system risks, and develop automated solutions that keep pace with today's threat landscape. You will support critical security platforms across a large enterprise, collaborate with our 24/7 GSOC, and help lead the technical direction of our cybersecurity tools and workflows.
Responsibilities• Architect, design, and implement enterprise security tools; upgrade and enhance existing security infrastructure.
• Engineer and support production-level security applications running on Linux-based environments.
• Develop automation, scripts, and tool integrations using Python, Bash, Perl, Ansible, YAML, or similar technologies.
• Analyze network architectures, packet flows, and system telemetry to improve security visibility and effectiveness.
• Research, prototype, and evaluate new security technologies relevant to large enterprise operations.
• Produce clear technical documentation (installation guides, diagrams, configuration guides, compliance documentation, etc.).
• Collaborate directly with the 24/7 GSOC to ensure security tool performance, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-level planning, direction, and best practices.
Keywords:Security Engineering, IT System Security Engineer, Enterprise Security Tools, Linux, Network Architecture, Packet Analysis, Scripting, Python, Bash, Automation, SIEM, IDS, IPS, WAF, Packet Brokers, Security Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Career
Required Skills and Education• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field; or the equivalent experince
• 8-10 years of relevant security systems experince
• Experience supporting and engineering enterprise-scale security tools in large network environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems, shell environments, and automation/scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of network architecture, routing, packet flows, and security telemetry.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, WAF, packet brokers, or endpoint/network monitoring systems (vendor-agnostic).
• Ability to develop technical documentation and communicate complex issues clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and security teams; strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and for 24/7 support
• Behaviors/competencies:
- Technical leadership and mentoring capability
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple engineering tasks
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Self-driven learner who adapts to new technologies and evolving threats
Preferred Skills and Education• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with enterprise-class tools such as Gigamon, Corelight, Imperva WAF, Cisco Firepower, NetWitness, Zeek, Snort, Syslog-NG, or similar technologies.
• Experience with automation and configuration tooling (Ansible, Docker, YAML-based pipelines).
• Prior experience supporting or integrating security tools with a 24/7 SOC/GSOC environment.
• Knowledge of secure system design principles, threat detection engineering, and packet analysis methodologies.
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Preferred clearance level: Ability to obtain a SECRET or higher-level clearance if required by future program needs.
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Benefits InformationEmployee 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
