Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description
The Systems Security Engineer (SSE) is responsible for implementing and maintaining secure systems and networks. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information and infrastructure. This is achieved through proactive vulnerability identification, robust security measure implementation, and effective response to security incidents.
The SSE requires skills and expertise in diverse areas, such as defining security requirements, evaluating security architecture views, conducting thorough threat assessments, and understanding networking principles. A strong grasp of security technologies, hardware and software security, security testing and evaluation methodologies, vulnerability assessment techniques, penetration testing practices, and supply chain security risk assessment is fundamental.
SSEs collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Mission Partner Teams (MPTs), and various stakeholders to support complex systems. They provide technical expertise in Program Protection efforts, actively participating in daily tasks. This includes evaluating technology tools to ensure information protection, assessing Program Protection plans, and developing and enforcing security standards.
This position offers opportunities to enhance communication and customer relationship skills within a collaborative team of Program Protection professionals. Successful candidates are energetic, self-motivated, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and driven to make an impact. Prior knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Air Force policies and processes are essential requirements.
Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B.S. in STEM with 7 years, or M.S. with 5 years of experience in systems engineering (preferably requirements evaluation and development).
• Self-motivated proactive person with a "team player" mentality.
• Highly organized, detail-orientated.
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Proactively provides ideas/thoughts and accepts constructive criticism.
• Values brainstorming and fostering strong team relationships.
• Possesses both strategic thinking skills and tactical execution skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Active Secret clearance (adjudicated within 5 years or on CE).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proficiency with Cameo and DOORs or similar requirements tools.
• Prior experience with DoD/Air Force weapons systems.
• ICBM weapon system experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Security Classification Guide(s).
• Familiarity with Program Protection & Supply Chain Risk Management.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Familiar with digital architectures (DoDAF and SysML).
• Familiar with requirements decomposition and allocations.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
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.