Senior Principal Cyber Architect

Senior Cyber Architect

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Cyber Architect with a Systems Engineering background. The qualified candidate will be working on and leading cyber engineering teams supporting cybersecurity engineering activities in a rapid development environment to support the specification, development, and application of computer security technologies, cybersecurity and information assurance management techniques to DoD systems on the Compass Call program in Hudson NH. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

This position may require business travel to customer locations in support of customer meetings, product demonstration, Integration and/or systems testing.

In this role, you will:

• Lead cyber systems engineering teams
• Lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework
• Support traditional systems engineering tasks such as concept of operations (CONOPS), requirements development and allocation, cyber design engineering, cyber implementation engineering, Verification and Validation, and continuous monitoring efforts during deployment, Operations and Sustainment
• Support architecture analysis and designs of defense-in-depth solutions
• Develop and assess Body of Evidence documentation including but not limited to, system security plans, security CONOPS, risk management matrix, security control traceability matrix, security test procedures, and plan of action and milestones
• Conduct and analyze vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIG)
• Support engineering design reviews
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams for cyber integration

Who You Are:

• You are able to concisely explain complex subjects in person and in email
• You're constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
• You love working with a team and receiving input from others

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Cyber, Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical or similarly related engineering/technical discipline, and 8+ year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications.
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT LIII and/or IASAE LII or III (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Strong systems engineering skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively build and lead teams
• Extensive experience with traditional A&A tools: ACAS Nessus, SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer
• Demonstrated expertise in National Cybersecurity policies, DoD Assessment & Authorization processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems
• An active Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)
• Other cyber certifications (ISSAP, ISSEP, CSSLP, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, etc.)
• Experience writing proposals with innovative cost-effective solutions
• Experience with verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603 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 Electronic Systems:

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.