• Security Systems Engineer

    BAE Systems (Falls Church, VA)


    Job Description

    Design, prototype and support security-related infrastructure and applications. Identify and mitigate security risks to network and systems. Architect, develop and engineer enterprise security tools which may be COTS or open source. Possess the ability to learn new technologies to adapt to the threat landscape.

    Engineering duties and responsibilities:

    1. Architecture and design of new enterprise tools as well as upgrading existing infrastructure.

    2. Work fluidly in a Linux or other shell command line environment.

    3. Provide security application support, including the development of automated scripts.

    4. Develop documentation as required (such as DFARS, Compliance, installation, Visio network and cabling diagrams, configuration guides, user tutorials, user and system requirements specification documentation, use cases, traceability matrices).

    5. Research, prototype and implement new security related technologies.

    6. Working hand-in-hand with 24/7 GSOC to support their needs.

    7. As a lead engineer, provide mentoring and training to other team members.

    8. Assist in the management of team functions and responsibilities.

    Keywords:

    Linux, UNIX, Security, Splunk, Gigamon, Cisco, FirePOWER, Imperva, WAF, Corelight, RSA, NetWitness, IDS, IPS, SIEM, Firewall, Network, Scripting, Perl, Python, Bash

     

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    Expectations:

    + BS, 6 years experience

    + Initiative, self-Starter, strong work ethic, has the ability to learn, strong troubleshooting skills, works well in a team environment or alone and loves Cybersecurity.

    + Works only under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

    + Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

    + Supports the team with strong and fair leadership and sets an example for the rest of the team to follow.

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    10 Years experience with HS, 8 Years experience with AA, 6 Years experience with BS, 4 Years with MS, 2 Years with PhD

    10 years security engineering or other closely related fields

     

    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.

     

    Security Systems Engineer

    111345BR

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