Security Engineer

Job Description
BAE is looking for a Security Engineer to support a Cloud-based (AWS) mission critical system for our Federal Customer. The Security Engineer will help design security controls and help validate that services, applications, and emerging technologies are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. The Security Engineer will be responsible for analyzing the security of Cloud platforms, applications and services, discovering and addressing security issues, building security automation, articulating the security posture of a service, and decisively taking action to mitigate emerging threats.
Responsibilities include:

• Architect security controls
• Secure design, architecture, and implementation
• Secure development life-cycle (SDLC) practices including threat modeling and security testing
• Conduct network and/or application penetration testing
• Set network security standards across cloud environments
• Develop security tools and automation
• Lead incident management activities to monitor and resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to create an Incident Response Plan and perform monthly tabletop exercises to simulate various security incidents
• Provide expertise in integration and engineering of security platforms
• Perform security risk assessments of applications, infrastructure, and networks
• Troubleshoot complex security issues
• Set security standards across cloud environments and implement CSP policies in order to enforce those standards
• Create security guidance and documentation

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other equivalent technical fields
• 8 - 10 years of experience as a Security Engineer supporting large-scale enterprise operations
• Experience with FISMA controls, continuous monitoring practices, NIST standards, and Risk Management Framework
• Deep technology expertise in infrastructure including cloud and hybrid implementations, applications, and security
• Security Certifications - CISSP

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136620 - $232210
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 team—making 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 do—from 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.