System Security Engineer

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

1d•$107,359 - $182,510

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a System Security Engineer to support the U.S. Air Force in the acquisition and deployment of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Sentinel weapon system. The engineer will contribute to a national-priority defense program supporting the nation’s strategic deterrence mission. As part of a specialty systems engineering team, the role provides technical rigor, independent assessment, and engineering expertise to evaluate whether the prime contractor’s weapon-system requirements, specifications, and design artifacts meet Air Force expectations. The engineer serves as a technical advisor to the Government customer and works with USAF civilians, military personnel, program managers, engineering teams, the prime contractor, industry partners, and other stakeholders. The role encompasses system security requirements and architecture, threat assessment, networking, security technologies, hardware and software security, security test and evaluation, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and supply-chain security risk assessment. The engineer will collaborate across teams supporting ICBM weapon systems, subsystems, and supporting systems; provide expertise in Program Protection; evaluate tools and systems; and assess, develop, update, and enforce security plans and standards. The position is described as part of a fast-paced, high-morale workplace with streamlined management policies and procedures.

Requirements

Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, or Physics.
Seven years of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes, or five years with a master’s degree.
Two years of experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.
Knowledge of or experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Knowledge of or experience with Cameo, DOORS, and/or Rhapsody.
Knowledge of or experience with ICBM systems.
Experience with Department of Defense acquisition.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure systems and networks to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and infrastructure.
Identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to security incidents.
Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Mission Partner Teams (MPTs), and other internal and external stakeholders supporting ICBM weapon systems, subsystems, and supporting systems.
Provide technical expertise in Program Protection efforts and execute day-to-day team responsibilities.
Evaluate technology tools and systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and applicable protection of information.
Evaluate Program Protection plans and develop, update, and enforce security plans and standards.
Provide technical assessment and engineering expertise to determine whether requirements, specifications, and design artifacts delivered by the prime contractor meet Air Force expectations.