Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find here. Join us as our team develops, maintains, and protects the latest technology that directly aids in the defense of national security.

As part of our team, you'll be joining a diverse group of driven professionals who are modernizing legacy infrastructure and applications as part of a 'no fail' mission, all the while protecting systems with the most-current cybersecurity practices. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are looking for Cyber Security Engineers of all levels (junior to senior) to add their skills to our team supporting a classified customer in the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate systems. The team must research efforts that do or may compromise systems security and design countermeasures, while maintaining hardware, software, and network firewall and encryption protocols. This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you'll not only work on an important project, but help advance the U.S mission to protect our Nation and partners.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree(s)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree(s)
• Experience providing cyber security technical expertise to customers
• Experience performing continuous monitoring for anomalous activity
• Experience drafting and coordinating IT System Cyber Security & Incident Response Plans
• Experience analyzing log data from various network components and operating systems
• Knowledge of complex environments involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
• Experience managing user permissions and access rights
• Experience tracking and obtaining formal authorizations for systems
• Splunk CORE User certification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)
• Hands on Splunk Experience and Certifications
• Splunk CORE Power User certification -- or ability to obtain three months after starting
• Scripting tools to include Pyton, ShellScript or Ansible
• Cloud security controls and implementation
• Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• AWS Certified Security Specialty

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.