Principal Cybersecurity Manager

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Principal Cybersecurity manager

At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a leading provider of enterprise IT services, we're seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Manager to oversee the cybersecurity operations and related processes for a large government customer. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals and make a significant contribution to the protection of critical information assets. As a Principal Cybersecurity Manager with our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

The Principal Cybersecurity Manager will provide overall leadership of cybersecurity operations, ensuring that activities are aligned with the customer's mission and objectives. The successful candidate will oversee 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, monitoring, analysis, digital media forensics, cyber intelligence, vulnerability assessments, insider threat hunting, data feeds, coordination, compliance, Risk Management Framework (RMF) support, cybersecurity operations, design, and secure baseline configuration to protect DoD information systems (ISs) and infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.

As a Principal Cybersecurity Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance and oversight on cybersecurity operations, and ensuring that all activities are aligned with the customer's mission and objectives. You'll also collaborate with other teams to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, and provide expert advice to senior leadership on cybersecurity-related matters. If you're a motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Location:

• This candidate shall be located within 50 miles of Sterling, VA.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience:
  • 5 years of experience managing cybersecurity compliance for DoD agencies, securing IT systems/services using government/industry standards, policies, and best practices
  • 5 years managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) and leading security operations staff in project environments similar to the customer's scope
  • 5 years managing Information Security risks, including full Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
• Skills:
  • Possess the appropriate certifications and education to achieve DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for the DCWF work role 462 at the advanced level.
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
  • Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-37/53, DoD RMF, DHS 4300A).
• • Proficiency in SOC tools (e.g., Army Endpoint Security System (AESS), Splunk, Tenable Nessus) and RMF systems (e.g., eMASS, XACTA)
• • Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills for 24/7 team management and stakeholder coordination
  • Posses ITIL 4 Foundation certification
• Behavior Framework:
  • Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity operations and management
  • Exhibits strong leadership and communication skills
  • Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex cybersecurity issues

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler - GCIH)
• Experience:
  • 5 years of experience with federal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) management
  • Experience supporting the customer or similar organizations, including JRSS/DCO/CIRT coordination
  • Background in cyber intelligence, Digital Media Analysis (DMA)/forensics, and insider threat hunting
• Skills:
  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification with the Managing Professional Framework or higher
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for the DCWF work role 462 at the advanced level
  • Experience with cloud security, DevOps, and containerization
  • Strong understanding of NIST and RMF controls

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 : $146,670 - $249,330