Cyber Systems Software Engineer (isso)
BAE Systems
Cyber Systems Software Engineer (ISSO)
BAE Systems is seeking an individual to fill the role of a Cyber Systems Software Engineer (ISSO). The role ensures the security and compliance of software systems throughout the software development lifecycle within the DoD environment. The role focuses on Software Assurance, Information Assurance, Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, frameworks, and operational risk management. The ISSO will participate in technical design reviews and engineering lifecycle events to ensure security-by-design principles are implemented across all system components.
Responsibilities include:
- Software Assurance
- Information Assurance & RMF Compliance
- Software Compliance
- Design Review & Systems Engineering Integration
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in cybersecurity roles, 4 years in ISSO or Information Assurance
- Secret Clearance
- IAM Level II (Security+)
- Experience with RMF, STIGs, NIST SP 800-series, DIACAP, or FedRAMP
- Direct involvement in systems engineering or IT implementation projects in secure environments
- Hands on experience with incident management and response
- Experience with Network Operations Center
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- IAM Level III Certification (DoD 8140/8570 compliant)
- Secure programming in C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript
- Code scanning and analysis tools: Fortify, SonarQube, Veracode
- Vulnerability management: ACAS, Nessus, SCAP
- RMF tools: Xacta, eMASS
- SIEM: Splunk, ELK Stack
- SBOM Tools: Syft, Anchore
- Container security knowledge: Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience with IT automation, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps
- Agile / DevSecOps Methodologies
- Experience with IL5/IL6 cloud-native solutions
- Risk communication to AOs and technical leadership
- Strong collaboration with IT and Systems Engineering teams
- Excellent technical documentation and briefing skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931. 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.