Principal UC IT Security Manager

BAE Systems Plc•Vicksburg, MS

37d•$94,728 - $161,038•Onsite

About The Position

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal UC IT Security Manager, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. As a Principal UC IT Security Manager, you'll plan, design, and recommend improvements and enhancements to on-premises and cloud-based UC systems to secure and defend communication platforms against threats. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include planning and designing security architectures, recommending improvements and enhancements, overseeing the implementation of security controls, and monitoring UC environments for vulnerabilities and threats. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop remediation plans, incident response procedures, and training for secure UC usage. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. Location: This person shall be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of experience in UC IT security management, with hands-on expertise planning, designing, and enhancing security for on-premises and cloud-based communication platforms in government or large enterprise settings
Proven track record recommending and implementing improvements to secure voice, video, and collaboration systems against cyber threats
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and ITIL practices for service security management
Proficiency in UC security tools (e.g., Cisco ISE, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps) and protocols for secure communications
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills for threat defense and stakeholder recommendations
Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment

Nice To Haves

Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification
CompTIA Security+ certification
Experience supporting DoD or large federal UC environments, including hybrid cloud defenses for platforms like Teams or Jabber
ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with focus on service design and security
Background in zero-trust architectures for UC and scripting for security automation (e.g., PowerShell for config audits)
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CISSP)

Responsibilities

Planning and designing security architectures
Recommending improvements and enhancements
Overseeing the implementation of security controls
Monitoring UC environments for vulnerabilities and threats
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop remediation plans, incident response procedures, and training for secure UC usage

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.