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# Engineer II - Information System Security

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Computer Network Operations, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466585572&tx=ZT2322THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
 * Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
 * A current, active TS/SCI CI Polygraph security clearance is required.
 * DoW 8570 / DoW 8140 compliant security certification.
 * Knowledge of information security principles, practices, technologies, and standards, including NIST Standards (800-37, 800-53), DISA STIGs, and CIS benchmarks.
 * Hands-on knowledge of cyber-enabling tools like Splunk, Tenable SC/ACAS, HBSS.
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and software security engineering principles., * CISSP-ISSEP certification.
 * Experience with Cloud-based security solutions, AWS preferred.
 * Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

## Description

This position is for a junior information system security engineer (ISSE) to provide security engineering support within BAE Systems, Inc. Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Sector. The ISSE supports ongoing programs by managing cyber requirements, validating technical security implementations, and supporting Assessment & Authorization efforts pursuant to gaining and/or maintaining system Authorizations to Operate (ATO).

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You ll Do:

 * Supports the development, review, and advisement of programs on the engineering design, development, and deployment of secure systems, networks, and applications.
 * Assists in validating and verifying system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs.
 * Supports maintaining and promoting a comprehensive and holistic cybersecurity engineering view while addressing stakeholder security risks and concerns through the application of systems engineering skills.
 * Support security incident response and investigation activities, including root cause analysis and remediation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, IT, Operations, and Compliance.
 * Perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
 * Assist in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of customer security policy and enterprise security solutions.
 * Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
 * Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and accreditation activities for system and network operations.
 * Develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
 * Support security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and customer processes for security engineering.
 * Creatively identify ways to provide security compliance while minimally impacting day-to-day operations.
 * Identify, review, and define cybersecurity requirements that enable technical Architects / Systems Engineers and SMEs to secure hardware and software products.
 * Develop, review, and recommend security policy, guidance, training, and best practices that align its implementation across the mission acquisition lifecycle.
 * May interface with Program Managers (PMs), IPT Leads and customer security stakeholders.
 * Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
 * Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
 * Perform other duties as necessary.