Information Systems Security Officer

Job Description

Are you ready for a meaningful contribution to a dynamic mission of the highest significance? Are you ready to begin developing your potential as a cybersecurity professional supporting the most interesting and impactful work in the country? Join BAE Systems as we provide resources and expertise to execute the largest acquisition in history.

BAE Systems is looking for a entry level, detail oriented, technically literate, discrete cybersecurity professional to manage risk for critical on-premise systems as a Risk Management Framework Information Security Systems Officer. This ISSO will collaborate within the on-premise cybersecurity team to provide knowledge, skills, expertise, and judgment to the Information System Security Manager and System Program Manager to actively secure and maintain authorization for critical networks, capabilities, and assets.

Candidates should have knowledge of common security technologies and tools such as Active Directory, SCCM, Tenable's Nessus (ACAS), Splunk, STIGs/STIG viewer to name a few. Candidates should also have knowledge of governance requirements and policies pertaining to United States Government and Department of Defense/Air Force Risk Management Framework and Information Technologies.

This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Candidate must have:
Master's Degree & 1 year of experience, OR Bachelor's Degree & 3 years of experience, OR HS Diploma & 7 years of experience
DoDD 8570 IAM Level I (Security+) or higher on day of hire
Experience delivering IT/IT Services from a customer facing and/or backend engineering/administration role
Ability to collaborate with peers and customers
Ability to embrace change and pursue mastery of new technologies and capabilities

This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Top Secret Security Clearance
DoDD 8570 IAM Level II (CISSP or CISM) certification
Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, Nessus/ACAS, STIG Viewer, etc.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.