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BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Cybersecurity Officer/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working with the field engineering team to support and maintain Compass Call delivered mission systems and mission support systems at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. The candidate will serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for systems operated in support of the Compass Call program, including for operations, maintenance, training, and testing. The candidate will have detailed knowledge of the Information systems and provide day-to-day cybersecurity operations support.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Security Management: Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures.
- Security Artifact Management: Maintain and update IS security artifacts, documentation, and records.
- User Account Management: Ensure users have requisite security clearance, authorization, and need-to-know before granting access.
- Event Management and Monitoring: Collect, review, and archive event management audit records and ensure continuous monitoring policies are adhered to.
- Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure system security measures comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. NISPOM, DCID, ICD 503, DoD RMF, JSIG).
- Incident Response: Provide incident response management, including response, execution, administrative inquiries, investigations, containment, recovery, and reporting.
- Vulnerability Management: Provide vulnerability management and malware detection through vulnerability scans, antivirus signature scans, and ensuring definitions are updated.
- Information Assurance Documentation: Create and maintain information assurance documentation (e.g. SSPs, Security Profiles, approvals).
- Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with ISSM, AO/DAO, and other cybersecurity team members to accomplish daily tasks and provide support.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses.
- Provide cybersecurity tasks training to other team members.
- Interface with internal and external security personnel, customers, management, and U.S. Government representatives.
- Travel as needed to provide necessary cyber security support.
- Attend required technical and security training.
Physical and Deployment Requirements:
- Deployment: Willing to deploy in support of the customer, CONUS and OCONUS for up to 90 consecutive days.
- Candidate may be required at times to rotationally support 1st, 2nd or 3rd or weekend shifts, to support site OPTEMPO.
- Deployment events will range from one to twelve consecutive weeks at a time and will be travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
- OCONUS travel may include deployment into a hazardous environment.
- Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
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 the Davis Monthan AFB Tucson AZ contractor facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Active TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 2+ year’s related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications.
- Must possess and maintain a security professional certification such as CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification.
- Extended experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Highly familiar with cybersecurity defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience in systems administration and cybersecurity operations and training
- Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
- Experience with the Xacta RMF process automation database platform
- Experience in vulnerability assessment, control allocation, and risk mitigation
- Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
- Skilled in planning and organization of tasks, procedures, and processes
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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.