Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an Event Test Engineer to support one of our Event Teams in the Events and Operations section supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC).
This facility supports the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) mission to provide realistic cybersecurity environments for test and evaluation of major DoD acquisition programs and to enable the conduct of realistic training and certification events for the DoD Cyber Mission Force. The NCRC facility may also support non-DoD customers such as Department of Homeland Security (DHS), industry, academia and international partners. This position is contingent upon award.
The Events Test Engineer is a critical position. The candidate will perform design, engineer, and coordinate delivery of the required cyber range environment supporting every assigned cyber testing events. The candidate directly supports the event team leader supporting tasks essential to execute of the NCRC cyber weapons systems vulnerability test operations. Primary responsibilities include support to event design, information environment engineering, and evaluation design and development, support to execution, event assessment and outcome reporting. The position also evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies; assesses, designs, and conceptualizes test and operations scenarios, approaches, objectives, plans, tools and other state-of-the-art technologies related to test and operations requirements. Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports recommending enterprise and site improvements. Serves as subject matter specialist providing information environment engineering know-how for the support of user requirements of varying from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 through TRL 9. This position supports the program and all other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 8+ Years with HS; 6+ Years with AA; 4+ Years with BS; 2+ Years with MS; 0+ Years with PhD
- Candidates with Armed Forces, college courses or Associate Degree, extensive certification, and additional experience are highly encouraged to apply.
- High degree of organization and communications skills
- Demonstrated experience leading small, specialized teams
- Demonstrated experience leading complex systems test events
- DoD 8570.01M/ IAT-I certification within 6 months of assignment to position (A+ CE, CCNA Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Master's Degree in a STEM subject, particularly systems engineering, network engineering, or cybersecurity OR associate or bachelor's degree in computer science, or engineering or its equivalent
- Expert experience leading small, specialized teams
- Expert experience leading complex systems test events
- Demonstrated experience operating in a cyber range environment
- Active, Reserve, or National Guard military service with network or cyber security experience as
- a senior non-commissioned officer or higher
- IAT level II (CAP, GSLC, CISM, CISSP (or Associate))
- IAT level III (CISA, GSE, SCNA, GCIH, CISSP (or Associate)) or IAM Level III (GSLC, CISM, CISSP (or Associate))
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340
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.
