• Senior Information Security Specialist

    BAE SystemsArlington, VA 22212

    Job #2640050812

  • Job Description

    BAE is seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to support our Government Partner with cyber related activities including stakeholder management, vulnerability research, coordination with the system engineers and ISSO s.

    In this role you will:

    • Lead mitigation / remediation process, following approved corrective action plans

    • Support program to ensure appropriate implementation of the NIST Security Framework through the lifecycle of the system including but not limited to the pre-security assessment tasks and coordination with System Owners (SO)

    • Responsible for coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to gather requirements and execute cyber related tasks

    • Coordinate and facilitate pre-assessment meetings with stakeholders

    • Experience integrating diverse data streams and perform detail analysis

    • Establishes data standards and acts as custodian of IT security and service delivery data sets and streams

    • Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems from a security standpoint

    • Experience in analyzing log data from various network components and operating systems as well as packet capture data

    • Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves

    • Systems Engineering with network analyst\\engineering background

    • Network security background with ability to analyze log data as well as familiarity of how to generate logs and metrics from product suites, such as Cisco, AirWatch, and desktop\\server OS

    • Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds, Splunk familiarization

    • Support process improvement and special project activities requiring engagement and collaboration with a variety of functional teams

    • Applying auditing techniques for identifying problems

    • Responding to data calls by gathering and analyzing pertinent information, forming conclusions, developing solutions and implementing plans

    • Create, document, review and edit as appropriate (new and existing) system security documents for completion and accuracy (to include but not limited to SCD, SSP, SIA, PIA, PTA, POA&M, Disaster Recovery Plan/DRP, etc.) to ensure security requirements are included

    Who you are:

    • Energized when faced with complex technical challenges and diligently work to identify creative solutions.

    • Ability to perform high quality work, both independently and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.

    • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to successfully meet/exceed customer expectations.

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    • 5-7 years of experience working on IT security protocols and RMF Framework

    • Bachelor's degree

    • A Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) while progressing toward a senior certification of CISSP and/or CISA

    • Experience with JIRA

    • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools including SharePoint; aptitude for quickly learning related tool sets.

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)

    Expertise with Splunk

    Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible

    Cloud security controls and implementation

    PKI implementation

    STIG compliance and vulnerability management

    Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)

    Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

    CISSP

    AWS Certified Security Specialty

    Microsoft Office365

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)

    Expertise with Splunk

    Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible

    Cloud security controls and implementation

    PKI implementation

    STIG compliance and vulnerability management

    Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)

    Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

    CISSP

    AWS Certified Security Specialty

    Microsoft Office365

    Pay Information

    Full-Time Salary Range: $122870 - $208890

    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.

    Senior Information Security Specialist

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