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Principal Cyber Architect

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Hybrid
San Diego, CA
Senior level
Hybrid
San Diego, CA
Senior level
Supports cyber and systems engineering for Department of Defense systems, including RMF assessment and authorization, requirements development, cyber architecture, DevSecOps integration, security plan development, vulnerability assessments, STIG compliance, and static and dynamic code analysis. The role also contributes to offensive architecture, Zero Trust design, security testing, continuous monitoring, and accreditation activities, with possible travel to customer locations.
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Job Description
  • Supporting systems engineering teams
  • Supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD 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
  • Supporting the development and assessment of 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 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.
  • At least one DoDM 8140 (DCWF 652-series) compliant certification: CCSP, CISSP-ISSEP/ISSAP, CSSLP, Cloud+ or equivalent
  • Understanding of MBSE and experience with Cameo
  • Supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Supporting traditional systems engineering tasks such as CONOPS, requirements development and allocation, verification and Validation, and continuous monitoring efforts during deployment, Operations and Sustainment
  • Supporting cyber design engineering and cyber implementation engineering
  • Supporting Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) integration
  • Supporting development and assessment of 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
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Other cyber certifications desired (e.g., GISF, CASP+, Cloud+, GSEC, AWS CSA Professional, OSCP, etc.)
  • Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and ability to model Zero Trust into the overall system architecture.
  • 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 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)
  • Experience with leading and coordinating security test events to achieve accreditation milestones
  • Experience with verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations
  • Experience with Attack and Threat modeling
  • Strong mentoring skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.

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