Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Job Description
About BAE Systems

Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems, Inc. enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation’s history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job

Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The selected candidate will join our Information Services Cyber team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

- Secure the system by both “designing-in” the necessary countermeasures and “engineering-out” vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle of the program
- Fulfill the ISSE responsibilities defined in DoD Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01 and AFI17-101 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the Air Force Information Technology (IT)
- Assist the program manager and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in working with the assessor on certain aspects of the Risk Assessment Report, such as determining the likelihood of a threat source initiating a threat event (e.g., an attack) against a vulnerability (e.g., a non-compliant security control), as well as the likelihood of success
- Support efforts to integrate Cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of IT systems. This includes the development and review of Cybersecurity-related artifacts, including System Security Plans, Cyber Security Strategies, Cybersecurity Impact Assessments, policies, plans, and procedures
- Manage efforts to continually assess activities and controls to secure information, including gaps in security and identifies solutions to mitigate risks, including business processes, technical controls, and policy improvements
- Use automated SIEM/EDR tools (ACAS, Splunk, etc.) to analyze system security control compliance
- Collaborate with technical managers to ensure required controls are implemented and security processes are followed
- Builds collaborative internal relationships with program and project teams, as well as external relationships with customers, regulatory bodies, other agencies and business partners
- Performs other duties as assigned

What’s In It For You

- Competitive wages
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition

Work Location

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Travel

<10%

Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification requirements within 6 months of hire date.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.

US Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education and Years of Experience Requirements:

- BS/BA Degree (typically in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technologies, etc.) and 10+ years or relevant work experience, or MS/MA Degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience, or 12+ years of relevant work experience without a degree
- Experience developing external customer relationships and ability to communicate cybersecurity concepts and requirements with senior leaders
- Effective organizational, time management, and communications skills (written and verbal)
- Proven experience working cybersecurity in a DoW environment

Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification requirements within 6 months of hire date.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.

US Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience in Jira and Confluence
- Experience with Splunk and ACAS
- Previous success in developing standards, process improvement, and managing processes
- Ability to review, analyze, document, and explain technical systems and data
- Experience working with senior organizational leaders, including Authorizing Officials and senior customer leadership
- Recent experience working in a cybersecurity role in a DoW environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.