System Security Engineering Cybersecurity Technical Lead

BAE Systems•Rockville, MD

2d•$149,603 - $254,317

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced System Security Engineering (SSE) Cybersecurity Technical Lead to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. As the SSE Cybersecurity Technical Lead, you will lead a multi-disciplinary System Security Engineering team in the implementation and execution of cybersecurity risk analysis and management processes for the U.S. Navy's next generation strategic deterrent and integrated combat system. You will work closely with government customers to provide technical input and recommendations, oversee the development and maintenance of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) policy and directives, and implement the appropriate tools for architecting, modeling, and designing an SSE infrastructure to continuously assess, mitigate, and minimize risk to the system's security and to the overall mission. In this role, you will ensure all responsible projects are planned and executed within approved program management processes and contractual requirements, inform internal program managers and technical leaders of technical and programmatic risks, and opportunities, and lead the development of mitigation strategies. You will also coordinate with stakeholders, including Government personnel, contractors, and vendors, to ensure effective communication and collaboration, and leverage Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) at various design phases of a program lifecycle to facilitate in identification of potential vulnerabilities and threats within a system. The SSE Cybersecurity Technical Lead will lead and support technical meetings, lead the execution of Cybersecurity assessments, and present project status reports to senior Navy and BAE Systems leadership as required. A limited amount of travel to off-site locations could be required. About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy. As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team. BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree, in engineering, science, technical or similar and at least 10 years of related/relevant work experience or equivalent education and related/relevant work expereince is required
Ability to manage programmatic schedules and drive performance to meet contract deliverables
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in complex systems engineering across the product development lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement security risk management processes and mitigation strategies for security policy and requirements
Experience with Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53) and mitigation strategies
Familiarity with Critical Program Information Identification and Criticality Analysis
High level understanding of the Supply Chain Security as an early adoption of threat mitigation strategies during system developmental activities
Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Experience in developing content for RMF packages used to gain an Authority To Operate (ATO) for an Information Systems
Skills in analysis, critical thinking, and technical problem solving
Thorough understanding and implementation of the end-to-end System Engineering lifecycle

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in technical management, engineering, cybersecurity, or other technical discipline
Prior industry experience that afforded opportunities to ensure the effectiveness of major defense systems such as Trident, Minuteman, or Peacekeeper
Prior industry experience supporting nuclear surety programs or missile systems in a technical leadership role
Knowledge and experience working in the DoD/DOE technical services industry
Desired experience in digital engineering and model-based systems engineering principles and tools
CISSP or equivalent Cybersecurity certification
Security + or other Cybersecurity certification

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary System Security Engineering team in the implementation and execution of cybersecurity risk analysis and management processes for the U.S. Navy's next generation strategic deterrent and integrated combat system.
Work closely with government customers to provide technical input and recommendations, oversee the development and maintenance of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) policy and directives, and implement the appropriate tools for architecting, modeling, and designing an SSE infrastructure to continuously assess, mitigate, and minimize risk to the system's security and to the overall mission.
Ensure all responsible projects are planned and executed within approved program management processes and contractual requirements, inform internal program managers and technical leaders of technical and programmatic risks, and opportunities, and lead the development of mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with stakeholders, including Government personnel, contractors, and vendors, to ensure effective communication and collaboration, and leverage Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) at various design phases of a program lifecycle to facilitate in identification of potential vulnerabilities and threats within a system.
Lead and support technical meetings, lead the execution of Cybersecurity assessments, and present project status reports to senior Navy and BAE Systems leadership as required.

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.