Description

Job Description
Responsible for monitoring computer networks for security issues. Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents. Document security breaches and assess the damage they
cause. Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities, such as penetration testing. Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard. Recommend best practices for IT security. Installing security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs. Must be capable of conducting analysis, confirming intrusion information and creating a forensically sound duplicate of the files. Decrypts data and provides technical summaries and input. Examines recovered data for relevant information and performs dynamic analysis to include timeline, statistical, and file signature analysis. Performs real-time cyber defense handling tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (typically Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technologies, etc.) and 8 or more years cybersecurity or IT work experience or Masters Degree (typically in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technologies, etc.) and 2 or more years cybersecurity or IT work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communicator is critical skill for success
• Creative, collaborative, team-oriented
• Specific training and education in Cybersecurity
• 8+ years Understanding of Cybersecurity methodologies, tools, and systems
• Proven capacity to identify vulnerabilities and create impactful mitigation plans
• Comfortable working independently to manage projects and tasks to completion
• Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to develop business requirements and specifications
• Ability to work on problems of limited scope and conduct analysis of data processes
• Ability to work independently to complete project activities; possessing initiative to address issues and opportunities
• Ability to implement solutions and identify operational or management issues
• Creative, collaborative, team-oriented

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (typically Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technologies, etc.) and 4 or more years cybersecurity or IT work experience or Masters Degree (typically in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technologies, etc.) and 2 or more years cybersecurity or IT work experience.
• General understanding of computer networks, hardware, databases, applications, security components, computer operations, and operating system maintenance

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 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.

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.