As a Senior Information Systems Security Officer you will ensure cybersecurity compliance conduct assessments and develop security documentation while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team who solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are looking for a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our diverse and dedicated team.
As a Senior Information Systems Security Officer you will be responsible for safeguarding an organization's computer networks and systems to the highest standards. The primary focus is on ensuring the security integrity and confidentiality of data within these systems. In this role you will:
Serve as a Senior Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives.
Your responsibilities may include:
Conducting technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.
Ensuring system security compliance manage risks and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.
Working with the application leads sysadmins DBAs developers and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security compliant and achieve/maintain ATO.
Answering questions to ensure systems are developed with security compliance built in.
Supporting security assessment events and respond to all questions from ISSMs and SCAs
Developing and maintaining SSPs POA&Ms and other required security documentation using XACTA.
Driving IATT and ATO efforts coordinating with stakeholders cyber and Authorizing Official (AO).
Implementing and validating NIST 800-53 controls in cloud-native DPaaS environments.
Applying Zero Trust principles to secure data services including identity segmentation and flow control.
Supporting the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
Required Education Experience & Skills
Active TS/SCI with active CI Polygraph clearance.
Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.
Proficiency with XACTA and DIA's RMF process including managing IATT and ATO processes.
Proficiency with Splunk.
Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).
Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation including SSPs SAPs POA&Ms and security assessment artifacts coordinating closely with ISSMs ISSEs system owners and authorizing officials.
Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required with flexible hours.
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
13 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.