Principal ITSM Incident Analyst

Job Description

Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Security Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

As a Principal Security Systems Engineer, you'll configure, operate, maintain, and enhance government SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to enable proactive monitoring, threat detection, and response across all supported networks and enclaves. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include configuring and tuning SIEM tools, operating SIEM environments, maintaining SIEM systems, and supporting enhancements.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate alerts, conduct root cause analysis, and document findings for post-incident reviews. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Location Requirement
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in SIEM configuration, operations, and maintenance, with hands-on expertise supporting threat monitoring and response in government or large enterprise networks
• Proven track record enhancing SIEM tools for multi-enclave environments, including log analysis and rule development
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF) and ITIL practices for service security management
• Proficiency in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk SPL, Kibana queries) and related tools (e.g., Wireshark for traffic analysis)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for high-pressure threat response scenarios
• Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• Splunk Certified Power User or Admin
• Experience supporting DoD or large federal SIEM deployments, including integration with EDR tools and multi-cloud enclaves
• ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with focus on incident and problem management
• Background in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for SIEM automation and threat hunting
• Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038

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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.