Cyber Security Engineer II

Cyber Engineer II

BAE Systems Cyber Security Products (CSP) group is seeking a dynamic Cyber Engineer II who thrives at the intersection of technology, security, and customer success. In this role, you'll partner with sales managers, development teams, and internal stakeholders to co-design secure, cross-domain solutions for our internal services and U.S. Government customers. You'll translate complex security requirements into actionable architecture, ensuring that every product delivery aligns with industry best practices and our rigorous compliance standards.

In this job, you will:

• Work directly with customers to capture requirements, analyze gaps, and architect end-to-end cyber-secure solutions that span multiple domains (cloud, on-prem, hybrid).
• Configure, secure, and optimize cross domain platforms, networking gear, and associated security tools across heterogeneous environments.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact during pre-sales, post-sales, and operational phases. Conduct workshops, demos, and technical reviews.
• Perform professional technical work that requires in-depth knowledge and diversified application of NCDSMO RTB requirements.
• Generate technical documentation (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) of proposed and as-built CDS implementations.
• Join cross-functional teams to align product roadmaps with client needs, contribute to pre-sales engineering, and moderate trade-off discussions.
• Attend on-site delivery, training, or assessment engagements across the U.S. and select international locations. Represent the organization at conferences and client events.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education - B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or similar.

Experience - • 3–5 years of professional cyber or systems engineering roles. • Proven experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows(installation, hardening, subscription management). • Hands-on networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPN, firewalls). • Direct, customer-facing role (design, assessment, support) – preferably with federal or regulated industry exposure.

Technical Skills - • Understanding of IAM, PKI, and endpoint security controls.

Soft Skills - • Excellent verbal & written communication; able to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Strong interpersonal skills – capable of influencing sales, engineering, and executives. • Highly organized, able to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel 25‑40 % (U.S. and international).

Security Clearance - Currently possess a minimum of a Secret Clearance and eligibility for future upgrade clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with cross-domain security solutions (e.g., inter-governmental data sharing, Classified Information Systems Management Control – CIMIC).
• Certification: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
• Demonstrated application of cyber security best practices (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, OpenSCAP, etc.).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, SCCM).
• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR (Splunk, ELK, ArcSight).
• Obtain a Top Secret or higher security clearance

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921 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.