BAE Systems · 14 hours ago
Cyber Architect Sr Prin
San Diego California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expBAE Systems is looking for a Senior Cyber Architect. The qualified candidate will be working on and possibly leading security engineering teams supporting cybersecurity engineering activities in a rapid development environment to support the specification, development, and application of computer security technologies, cybersecurity and information assurance management techniques to DoD systems.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityNavigation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading systems engineering teams
Leading Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoW Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework
Supporting traditional systems engineering tasks such as CONOPS, requirements development and allocation, cyber design engineering, cyber implementation engineering, Verification and Validation, and continuous monitoring efforts during deployment, Operations and Sustainment
Supporting offensive architecture analysis and design of defense-in-depth solutions
Supporting Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) integration
Developing and assessing system security plans including, security concepts of operation, risk management matrix, security control traceability matrix, security test procedures, and plan of action and milestones
Conducting and analyzing vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIG)
Analyzing static code scans and dynamic code scans to validate Application Security and Development STIG compliance
This position may require business travel to customer locations in support of customer meetings, product demonstration, Integration and/or systems testing
Qualification
Required
Active TS security clearance
Possess current DoD 8140 certification aligned to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for Security Architects; e.g., CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP/ISSAP, GDSA, etc
Strong engineering skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively build and lead teams
Extensive experience with traditional A&A tools: ACAS Nessus, SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer
Demonstrated expertise in national Cybersecurity policies, DoD A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems
Expertise in vulnerability assessment, control allocation and risk mitigation
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in a Cyber, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similarly related engineering/technical discipline, and 8+ year(s) related experience experience, training and/or certifications
Other cyber certifications (Cloud+, GCSA, OSCP, CEH, etc.)
Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and ability to model Zero Trust into the overall system architecture; MBSE experience
Understanding of offensive security tactics, techniques and procedures
Experience with Cyber Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
Experience writing proposals with innovative cost-effective solutions
Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) including Platform One, Iron Bank and Repo One
Experience with offensive architecting, threat modeling and attack vector analysis
Experience with cloud and cross domain solution accreditations
Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)
Ability to support proposal and cost activities
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) systems and Project management tools such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Experience with leading and coordinating security test events to achieve accreditation milestones
Experience with verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations
Experience with supporting proposal and cost estimate activities
Experience with Attack and Threat modeling
Company
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$142.2MKey Investors
Scottish EnterpriseU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-06-19Grant· $12.36M
2024-09-18Grant· $9.6M
2023-12-11Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Francesca Scire-Scappuzzo
Sr. Director Advanced Technology and Innovation. External Innovation Division Lead.
Mary Haigh
Chief Information Security Officer
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