BAE Systems · 1 day ago
Cyber Architect Prin
BAE Systems is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company focused on developing advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a Principal Cyber Architect to lead cyber engineering teams in supporting cybersecurity engineering activities for DoD systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and providing innovative solutions for electronic warfare capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead cyber systems engineering teams
Support engineering design reviews
Collaborate with multiple engineering teams for cyber integration
Support traditional systems engineering tasks such as concept of operations (CONOPS), requirements development and allocation, cyber design engineering, cyber implementation engineering, Verification and Validation, and continuous monitoring efforts during deployment, Operations and Sustainment
Support architecture analysis and designs of defense-in-depth solutions
Lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework
Develop and assess Body of Evidence documentation including but not limited to, system security plans, security CONOPS, risk management matrix, security control traceability matrix, security test procedures, and plan of action and milestones
Conduct and analyze vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in a Cyber, Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical or similarly related engineering/technical discipline, and 6+ year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
ISC2 CISSP-ISSEP (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) or equivalent DOD 8140 Advanced Proficiency certification
Strong systems 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 Assessment & Authorization processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems
US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Preferred
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)
Other cyber certifications (CASP+, ISSAP, CSSLP, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, etc.)
Experience writing proposals with innovative cost-effective solutions
Experience with verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations
Company
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
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
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