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Systems Engineer - Information Systems Security

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2025

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for experienced ISSEs. You will work closely with other teams, including network engineers, data engineers, and sponsor personnel to obtain A&A accreditation. You will work together with the Sponsor to create the visualization specifications for the system monitoring and system metrics. You will create and document necessary artifacts such as the Configuration Management Plan, Data Management Plan, and CONOPS. You will advise and assist the Sponsor with development of System Security Plans. You will monitor, track, and update status of systems in the assessment queue. You will coordinate technical security assessments of computing environments and systems to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Demonstrated experience with Sponsor A&A processes

  • Demonstrated experience creating and reviewing documentation related to System Security Plans, or Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools

  • Demonstrated experience developing using REST Web services

  • Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky

  • Demonstrated experience with web application development

  • Demonstrated experience designing, developing, implementing, or integrating IA and security systems and system components (such as those for networking, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments to include those with with differing data protection requirements).

  • Cloud certification(s)



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

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