Cyber Eng Prin

BAE Systems•Lexington Park, MD

2d•$107,359 - $182,510

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a highly accomplished Cyber/IT Engineer to lead cyber and IT projects supporting multiple Department of Defense programs in a matrixed engineering environment. The role provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and hands-on engineering expertise across Cyber Defense Operations, software development, network engineering, enterprise architecture, Windows and Linux systems administration, and cloud and hybrid edge-cloud deployments. The Cyber/IT Engineer lead oversees secure solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, including unclassified, classified, air-gapped, multi-level security (MILS), and Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures. The position emphasizes secure enterprise architecture, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, converged and hyperconverged environments, and emerging DoD cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization technologies. The leader promotes Agile and Scrum delivery, rapid prototyping, automation, and optimized team throughput. The position can be located in Chesapeake, Virginia, or Lexington Park, Maryland. Relocation assistance is not available; applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate themselves to Chesapeake, Lexington Park, or surrounding areas. The company describes its culture as performance-driven and values-led, emphasizing curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and work supporting national security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent years of experience may substitute for the degree.
At least 10 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT engineering, secure systems architecture, network engineering, or cyber defense operations.
Professional certification aligned with DoD 8140 CSWF, such as CompTIA Security+.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: on-premises, hybrid, and cloud enterprise environments (AWS/Azure/GCP); Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux architecture; virtualization, VDI, or converged/hyperconverged systems; AI tool integration, automation, and Vibe Coding; secure network design and enterprise segmentation; DevSecOps automation and CI/CD pipelines; Infrastructure-as-Code; Zero Trust strategies and architectures; or RMF, DoD cybersecurity compliance, STIGs, and DoD Cloud SRG.
Experience in cyber defense operations, including one or more of SOAR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, ACAS/Nessus, HBSS/ePO, threat intelligence, forensic triage, vulnerability management, or adversary emulation.
Proven success driving Agile/Scrum delivery and iterative engineering cycles.
Excellent communication and briefing skills with senior DoD leadership.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in high-security mission environments.
Experience with DoD Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and NSA Raise-The-Bar initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Professional certifications aligned with DoD 8140 work roles, such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSP, CISM, or GIAC GDSA, GCSA, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, GSLC, or GCCC.
10+ years of hands-on experience and 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a matrixed technical environment.
Experience with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures, Multi-Level Security (MILS) environments, or infrastructure modernization in classified or air-gapped systems.
Experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code baselines, Zero Trust segmentation, automated compliance, or adversary emulation platforms.
Experience leading technical research and development, prototyping, and innovation within DoD environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of approximately 10 engineers across cyber defense, software development, network engineering, systems administration, cloud engineering, and enterprise architecture.
Provide senior-level engineering, cybersecurity, and architectural guidance across concurrent projects supporting Army, Navy, Air Force, and SOCOM mission systems.
Architect, deploy, and oversee secure enterprise solutions across on-premises, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid edge, VDI, virtualization, and converged or hyperconverged environments.
Drive adoption of Zero Trust architecture and implement secure automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
Guide RMF/ATO compliance, including NIST SP 800-53 control alignment, STIG implementation, system authorization, evidence collection, and cybersecurity documentation.
Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, forensic triage, penetration-testing validation, and threat-informed cyber defense operations.
Develop and present technical strategies, architecture briefs, PDR/CDR materials, ROMs, alternatives analyses, and cybersecurity risk findings to senior government leadership.
Collaborate with DISA, Authorizing Officials, NSA, and customer cybersecurity teams on mission-aligned secure architectures.
Champion Infrastructure-as-Code, secure baselining, AI tool integration and automation, Vibe Coding, Zero Trust segmentation, and automation-first engineering.
Promote Agile delivery, Scrum leadership, DevSecOps adoption, and continuous improvement using Theory of Constraints practices.
Ensure solutions align with DoD Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, CSfC, MILS, Zero Trust, and Defense-in-Depth principles.