Cybersecurity Senior Architect

Job Description What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense solutions thriving and always pushing the limits of technology. Our Combat Mission Systems business is seeking an embedded systems Cybersecurity Architect to join our Combat Mission Systems team - an industry leader in the design, development, manufacture, systems integration, and life cycle support for ground and amphibious combat vehicles and advanced weapon systems. This lead engineering role is an opportunity to help develop cutting-edge solutions and be a key contributor to a cross-functional team. You'll work with industry experts and have access to development opportunities to keep your skills sharp. We also offer completive salary packages and flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and the ability to work remotely up to 2 days / week. In this role, the Cybersecurity Architect will: Plan, lead, and execute programs with a team of cyber engineers.
Serve as a senior technical advisor and SME for Cyber Security Systems Engineering to our US Government customer.
Perform cyber security architecture and engineering tasks on embedded systems for military vehicle development programs, including security implementation, testing, and issue mitigation.
Analyze cyber security requirements and controls, support development of risk mitigation plans for vulnerabilities, and support certification and evaluation efforts.
Perform vulnerability scans with tools such as Nessus, ACAS, and Fortify.
Communicate with customers, peers, subcontractors, and management. Actively participate in cyber security working groups and Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and support our customers in Adversarial Assessments (AA) or Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPA).
Lead a team through proposal development of various programs in a manner to create a winning solution for the US Government and BAE Systems. Required Education, Experience, & Skills CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - or obtained within one year of hiring for DoD Cybersecurity Compliance. Bachelor's Degree in a discipline such as Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Information Systems and 8+ years work experience, or a Masters Degree in an engineering discipline and 6+ years experience, or the overall equivalent experience in a related field.
Knowledge or practical experience of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ability to apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls and policies and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to the system design and implementation.
Experience/familiarity with digital networks, especially Ethernet architecture and associated protocols. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills People management experience.
Experience with military vehicle systems and military customers.
Experience working on embedded systems and / or embedded software.
Ability to analyze the system risks and vulnerabilities of devices on various networks and capable of reading, understanding, and comprehending vehicle electronics (vetronics) architecture diagrams.
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Information Assurance/Cybersecurity requirements and certification processes; knowledge of Ground Combat Systems' Common Infrastructure Architecture (GCIA), Cyber Security Attributes (CSA) and Cyber Resiliency.
Experience creating proposals and estimates - project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling processes including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Linux Operating System (OS) and scripting.
Experience with software languages including C, C , Java, and Python.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)/SysML Experience, familiarity with MagicDraw and threat modeling tools.
Understanding of or having some working knowledge of Cross Domain Solutions. Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $138120 - $234840 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 Platforms & Services 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. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.