Cybersecurity SIEM Systems Engineer

Cybersecurity Siem Systems Engineer

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity. At BAE Systems, we're passionate about protecting people and organizations from cyber threats. As a Cybersecurity SIEM Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting cybersecurity tools for all supported networks and environments. You'll work closely with stakeholders to develop, deploy, configure, operate, integrate, maintain, and support the suite of cybersecurity capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex cybersecurity projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

As a Cybersecurity SIEM Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for configuring, operating, maintaining, and supporting enhancements for SIEM tools to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on all supported networks and enclaves. You will ensure security events are securely collected, appropriately formatted, ingested, and retained in accordance with the enterprise logging standard. Your key responsibilities will include integrating new data sources and retiring sources that are no longer required, developing custom integrations using scripting and application programming interfaces (API), and performing data correlation, analysis, and reporting for all sensors and defense capabilities at an enterprise level.

In this role, you will work on projects such as implementing security orchestration and automation in support of security operations, incorporating new analytics, machine learning, and generative AI capabilities, and monitoring event feeds for errors, outages, or degradations. Your expertise will help us develop and implement robust cybersecurity strategies, and your leadership skills will inspire and motivate our team to deliver exceptional results.

Location: This candidate shall be located within 50 miles of Sterling, VA.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience without a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in managing cybersecurity services for networks and environments.
• Experience with federal, DoD, army, and specific statutory, regulatory, and mandated directives.

Certifications:

• DoDM 8140.03 (former DoD 8570.01-M) Level 2 Certification within six months of starting position
• ITIL v4 foundation within six months of starting position

Technical skills:

• Strong understanding of security operations and SIEM tools and technologies
• Experience with incident response tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, threat intelligence platforms)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Configuration management/document management

Behavior Framework

• Applies extensive expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Work is performed without appreciable direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. May function in a project leadership role.
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred education, experience, and skills:

• Education:

  • Master's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, computer science, or related field.

• Certifications:

  • Splunk Enterprise engineer, analyst, or similar certification
  • AWS-SEC (AWS Certified Security - Specialty)
  • MCASEA (Mobile Cloud Application Security Engineer Associate)
  • GPEN (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender)

• Experience:

  • Experience with cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with configuration management/document management.

Work Location

On-site in Dulles, VA. Must be located within 50 miles of Dulles, VA.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities.

Pay Information

Full-time salary range: $115779 - $196825. 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 teammaking 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 dofrom 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. 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.