Security Lead, Fast Labs

BAE Systems•Merrimack, VA

5d•$134,640 - $228,888

About The Position

Join a dynamic and well-versed IT & Security team that provides support across several business areas within BAE Systems' Electronic Systems. The opportunity to lead a program security team, in one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, offers a motivated professional a unique position to work across a broad range of activities. BAE Systems is hiring a Business Area Security Lead with oversight of all Industrial and Special Program security activities within the FAST Labs Business Area. In this Security Lead position supporting our Fast Labs business area you will make impacts in the following ways; Direct and oversee industrial and program security teams within the Business Area, executing the compliance of security requirements in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures Responsible for providing leadership essential to developing the Business Area posture in support of short and long-term business objectives and security best practices to enable business execution Responsible for team compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP Manuals, ICD 705 , and customer provided security directives for contracted classified national security information and controlled unclassified information (CUI) Fosters innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent who create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and innovation focused on our mission Direct the execution of Business Area security to support requirements defined by the SSA and BAE Systems Inc. policies and procedures, specifically Policy 400 & 405 with applicable appendixes Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with relevant Defense and Aerospace standards and legislation Ensure the integration of support provided by the Emergency Services Center and PERSEC office to support facilities, personnel, and access management Fiscal responsibility for the Business Area security budget ensuring financial responsibility to the overall security budget, to include forecasting capital requests, personnel utilization, and appropriate staffing Ensure standard and comprehensive construction requirements for environments at all classification levels while adhering to physical security standards derived from customer policy and the current threat environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 7 or more years’ of related security experience including leadership within a security function.
An active government Top Secret clearance, with ability to access Special Access Programs and Sensitive Compartmented Information. Individual must be able to successfully pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph
Must demonstrate proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills
Strong understanding of compliance programs and integration into business operations
Demonstrated knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP Manuals, ICD 705
Experience working with product development teams in an agile or DevOps environment
Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions that create exceptional collaboration environments
Ability to solve complex decisions independently
Capable of developing collaborative relationships both internally and externally
Identify inefficiencies, functional overlap, synergies and opportunities and implement solutions
Demonstrated ability to instill a culture of compliant business execution, while enabling efficient, uninterrupted operations

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
TS//SCI with current CI Polygraph
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Special Access Program Cyber Assurance requirements
Technical understanding of Information Systems, accreditation process, and IT Systems administration.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee industrial and program security teams within the Business Area, executing the compliance of security requirements in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures
Responsible for providing leadership essential to developing the Business Area posture in support of short and long-term business objectives and security best practices to enable business execution
Responsible for team compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, DoD SAP Manuals, ICD 705 , and customer provided security directives for contracted classified national security information and controlled unclassified information (CUI)
Fosters innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions
Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent who create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and innovation focused on our mission
Direct the execution of Business Area security to support requirements defined by the SSA and BAE Systems Inc. policies and procedures, specifically Policy 400 & 405 with applicable appendixes
Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with relevant Defense and Aerospace standards and legislation
Ensure the integration of support provided by the Emergency Services Center and PERSEC office to support facilities, personnel, and access management
Fiscal responsibility for the Business Area security budget ensuring financial responsibility to the overall security budget, to include forecasting capital requests, personnel utilization, and appropriate staffing
Ensure standard and comprehensive construction requirements for environments at all classification levels while adhering to physical security standards derived from customer policy and the current threat environment

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.