About this role
Mgr- Cyber
Job Description: Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
Advance your career as a Cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Cybersecurity career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment.
If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security team at Electronic Systems (ES).
Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Managed Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAG, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications. • Ability to advance standardization, automation, and resilience capabilities across the organization while aligning with business priorities and risk tolerance • Able to multitask and oversee programs spanning multiple disciplines, facilities, and Government Authorities. • Ability to manage multiple Cybersecurity teams as well as collaborate with Business Area lead[SF1.1]s, other product line cybersecurity teams, security disciplines (industrial security/physical security, special programs security, etc.), IT product line leads, program personnel, and government security representatives. • Ability to work with leadership at various levels and participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies to ensure they align with SecureIT strategy[SF2.1] and modernization initiatives. • Demonstrated ability to prepare for and support government inspections/assessments • Able to provide leadership, guidance, and training to a team of cybersecurity professionals. • Be a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting a specific Business Product Line.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: 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.
Required Skills and Education: • Active US Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance • IAM Level III certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M / 8140.03 requirements or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire • High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment • Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision. • Strong organizational skills • Strong background in information technology with a clear understanding of the challenges of cybersecurity • Ability to build and mentor a high performing cybersecurity team • Experience developing, implementing, updating and enforcing companywide information assurance policies and procedures • Demonstrated ability to run and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex efforts or areas • Implementation of Contingency and Incident Response Plan and subsequent experience with addressing cyber related investigations/incidents. • Serve as the primary Cybersecurity Business Area focal point for a large number of complex effort(s) and/or area(s)
Preferred Skills and Education: • Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. • In-depth knowledge/expertise with the majority of the following tools: Splunk, Nessus; SCAP, ACAS, E-Stig, other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Tools; Antivirus such as Trellix ; SIPR, eMASS and Xacta databases • Translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives • Experience with auditing (preferably Splunk) and certifying/hardening compliance of various systems: Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals. • Experience with the reviewing, creation, and remediation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools • Experience with overseeing accuracy and completion of Continuous Monitoring activities, self-inspections, corrective action plans, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) • Experience with Contingency and Incident Response Plan development and implementation • Experience conducting all aspects of a self-inspection, Staff Assist Visits, etc
Benefits Information: 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.
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).