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BAE Systems

Cyber Security Lead

Vicksburg, MS

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a qualified Information Assurance / Security Lead to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP) located at one of the five Regional Defense Shared Research Centers (DSRC) including Stennis Space Center, MS; Vicksburg, MS; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; or Kihei, HI

The successful candidate will serve as the local DRSC Information Systems Security (ISS) senior representative responsible for the delivery, management and continuous process improvement of operational security information systems by providing Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) engineering and analysis. This position will analyze, diagnose and resolve issues with security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate systems. Research attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and designs countermeasures. Maintain hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption protocols. Administers security policies to control physical and virtual access to systems.

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Job Description:
• Coordinating security-related policies, procedures, guidelines with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
• Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM
• Developing and maintaining the System Security Plan (SSP)
• Conducting periodic reviews of the SSP and any security related documentation
• Implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls throughout the infrastructure of the DSRC, utilizing eMASS as the tracking and reporting tool
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan
• Ensuring that all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, and need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting privileged access to the IS
• Ensuring vulnerability scanning, resolution and management is tracked to completion or mitigation
• Managing compliance with DISA requirements including Host Based Security System (HBSS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and any additional requirements as leveraged by the HPC Program
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and team.
• Developing and implementing training to ensure the systems, network and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to security policies and procedures
• Monitoring and reporting the training status and requirements to support the DSRC mission
• Developing and presenting technical briefings, reports, articles, and presentations to the DSRC user community and HPC security community
• Representing the DSRC at meetings on technical matters relating to IA, networks, and use of advanced computational systems
• Ability to work as part of a multi-faceted team, and leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors and eight (8) years or more experience. May substitute equivalent experience, training and/or certifications for the degree. Relevant experience is job-related work that provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the role (position).

• CISSP Certification

• Strong communication skills to interact with customers, management personnel, and team members, including documentation and writing skills.

• Must have an ability to present simple, easily understood solutions to executive leadership and customers where complex technical problems exist

• A Continuous Improvement, Enterprise focused mindset (reduce complexity, maximize commonality/standardization)

• Prior RMF experience

• Experience working on DoD programs in a senior security role,

• Organizational skills to prioritize work in a dynamic work environment and persistence to follow-through on tasks in the face of obstacles

• Familiarity with DoD system security accreditation processes

Preferred Skills and Education:
• System Administration background is desirable.
  • ITIL Foundation v3 or v4, or obtain within 6 months of start date

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • System Administration background
  • Experience with HPC systems

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.

Job ID: BAE-BAE1US66575BREXTERNAL
Employment Type: Other

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