Information System Security Engineer - Senior

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

This position is for an experienced information system security engineer (ISSE) to provide security engineering support within BAE Systems, Inc. Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Sector. The ISSE supports ongoing programs by managing cyber requirements, validating technical security implementations, and supporting Assessment & Authorization efforts pursuant to gaining and/or maintaining system Authorizations to Operate (ATO).

What You'll Do:

• Participates in the development, review, and advisement of programs on the engineering design, development, and deployment of secure systems, networks, and applications, aligning its implementation across the mission acquisition lifecycle.
• Assists in validating and verifying system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs.
• Supports in maintaining and promoting a comprehensive and holistic cybersecurity engineering view while addressing stakeholder security risks and concerns through the application of systems engineering skills.
• Support security incident response and investigation activities, including root cause analysis and remediation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, IT, Operations, and Compliance.
• Perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of customer security policy and enterprise security solutions.
• Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and accreditation activities for system and network operations.
• Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and customer processes for security engineering.
• Creatively identify ways to provide security compliance while minimally impacting day-to-day operations.
• Identify, review, and define cybersecurity requirements that enable technical Architects / Systems Engineers and SMEs to secure hardware and software products.
• Develop, review, and recommend security policy, guidance, training, and best practices that align its implementation across the mission acquisition lifecycle.
• Interface with Program Managers (PMs), Mission Assurance Managers (MAMs), and customers.
• Use excellent presentation skills to convey security mission risks at program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment:
This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required.
• DoW 8570 / DoW 8140 compliant security certification.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, technologies, and standards, including NIST Standards (800-37, 800-53), DISA STIGs, and CIS benchmarks.
• Hands-on knowledge of cyber-enabling tools like Splunk, Tenable SC/ACAS, HBSS.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  concepts and software security engineering principles.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CISSP-ISSEP certification.
• Experience with Cloud-based security solutions, AWS preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity design principles applicable to Space Vehicles.
• Experience with the Space Attack Research and Tactic Analysis (SPARTA)…