DevSecOps and Cyber Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a DevSecOps and Cyber Engineer. This individual will support the transitioning of a prototype Wargaming System into a Production environment.
This is a truly exciting opportunity to work with a broad technical team consisting of expertise in Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Software Development and Integration, DevSecOps, Data Management, Predictive Analytics, multi-cloud engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
The individual will be tasked with supporting the migration of a prototype wargaming system comprised of multiple applications from AWS to Azure in IL4, IL5 and IL6 security enclaves. The successful candidate will maintain the multiple instances of the solution across development, test and production environments. This position will be part of a team responsible for supporting installation, cyber-hardening, performance and cyber testing, and production system support for the wargaming system.

The position is a combination of Cybersecurity and Azure cloud administration, tasks include:

• Supporting 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

• Work closely with the development and integration teams to ensure stability and hardening of the system throughout the development and production lifecycle

• Support and maintain Authority to Operate approvals on NIPR and SIPR for various systems by adhering to the RMF

• Enforcement of System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls.

• Developing and maintaining all security documentation to include the System Security Plan, Security Controls Tractability Matrix, POA&Ms, STIG Compliance Assessments, and any other security related documentation.

Work Location:
Duties expected to be performed at the BAE Systems Facility known as Dulles North located in Sterling, Virginia. Support may also be required at the customer facility located in Quantico Virginia.
Alternate work locations must be agreed to in writing by BAE Systems at time of hire and is subject to change due to contract requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months)
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• Knowledge of security hardening of OS and POAM work off
• Strong trouble-shooting skills and the persistence to resolve issues
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)/Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), developing scripts to automatically provision, configure, deploy tools/software using modern scripting languages.
• Familiarity with classified systems administration, firewalling and networking
• Containerization and orchestration technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes).
• Infrastructure as code technologies (such as Bicep, Ansible).
• Cloud computing experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Customer focused excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiar with Azure Cloud Services and Azure Stack Hub
• Working knowledge of cloud security (i.e., AWS or Azure), DevSecOps, operating systems (Windows and Linux), web security, DoD HBSS security services, and micro services.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Cloud utilization, technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Experience administering, maintaining, configuring and troubleshooting Linux and/or Windows server OS and related applications

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.