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Security Specialist

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2027

Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Security Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the overall security and compliance of our organization's information systems, facilities, and assets. This will involve creating workflow efficiencies and implementing process improvements across various security domains, including INFOSEC, physical security, and COMSEC.

The Security Specialist will manage and maintain various security-related tasks, including classified inventory, product development, and desktop procedure documentation. They will also provide physical security support, including badging, access control, and facility verifications, as well as serve as a liaison to Allied personnel. Additionally, the Security Specialist will respond to initial security incidents and manage security-related projects. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 2 years of experience in physical security, information security, or a related field is preferred, with a focus on security operations, access control, and compliance. Experience working in a classified environment and with security clearances is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of physical security principles, including access control and threat assessment.
  • Familiarity with security-related tools and technologies, such as access control systems and security management software, is also valued.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to analyze situations and identify potential security risks.
  • A Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain Top Secret


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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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