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Information Systems Security Officer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026

Job Description
Functional Responsibilities:
Applies current Information Assurance (IA) technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of applications, systems, and networks to maintain the system security posture. Advises the
Government on the use of methods such as, but not limited to, encryption technology, vulnerability analysis, and security management standards to protect Government systems and applications to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requirements. The Contractor shall:
a. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to
accurately relate requirements and document all within the appropriate security
document and/or within the RMF system and coordinate with program, other
system(s), and security personnel;
b. Ensure all annual FISMA deadlines are met and/or ensures the Government
PM is apprised when the deadlines cannot be met and/or when assistance is
required to meet the deadlines;
c. Prepare documentation from templates such as, but not limited to,
Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Incident Response Plan (IRP),
Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP), and Plan of Action and Milestones
(POA&M) to ensure compliance with FBI PDs and PGs and Federal IA
requirements as well as coordinate review(s) and approvals;
d. Must be able to discern the program policies and procedures, identify areas
that need work and bring up to management for resolution;
e. Identify IA vulnerabilities and coordinate with the Infrastructure and
Development teams to correct, mitigated or apply for an exception via the
POA&M processes;
f. Review vulnerability (i.e., patches, updates, etc.) and compliance (i.e.,
Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and/or Defense Information
Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)) scans
on the infrastructure and applications to ensure patch and configuration
compliance (on-premises and in the cloud (AWS preferred))
g. Prepares SAA package(s) to obtain and maintain an authority-to-operate
(ATO), authority-to-test (ATT), or other SAA authority types for all systems and
applications;
h. Attend Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and review all change
requests for impact to the system/application security posture(s) and applicable
Federal and FBI PD and PG compliance requirements; and document decisions
within the CMP;
i. Coordinate security incident and high priority compliance responses with the
FBI Enterprise Security Operations Center (ESOC);
j. Represent program security interests in various meetings within and outside
of the program;
k. Schedule and conduct meetings with pertinent program personnel to address
findings to determine appropriate path forward and document within the CMP
and, if necessary, POA&M;
l. Coordinates with other system Information System Security Officers (ISSO)
to ensure that their requirements for interconnection, policy and procedures are
met and all documentation is provided and updated as necessary;
m. Ability to assess current and evolving security threats in an operational
environment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills/Experience are listed below:
a. Experience in a cyber-risk and compliance management system (e.g., Xacta, RiskVision, etc.);
b. One (1) year experience or more configuring, performing, scheduling,br viewing, and assessing vulnerability (i.e., patches, updates, etc.) and compliance (i.e., Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and/or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)) scans on the infrastructure and applications to ensure patch and configuration compliance on-premises and in the cloud (AWS preferred);
c. Technical background that will assist in assessing the NIST SP 800-53 security controls and gather evidence to support conclusions;
d. Knowledge of operating systems, network and application security to aid implementation of information security and assurance principles;
e. Knowledge of SPLUNK software and tools; and
f. Knowledge of Taclane, encryption devices and COMSEC technology.

Minimum Education: Associates Degree in Computer Security or related field of study; (ISC)2 Information Security Certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CAP, etc.); or in lieu of education, five (5) years of documented experience that addresses all requirements of the position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum Education: Associates Degree in Computer Security or related field
of study; (ISC)2 Information Security Certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CAP, etc.); or in
lieu of education, five (5) years of documented experience that addresses all
requirements of the position.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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.

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.

Salary : $107,359 - $182,510

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