BAE Systems Intelligence & Security is looking for a Cyber Analyst Senior Principal to lead internal cybersecurity reviews as part of our Compliant Operations team. You will provide expertise in cybersecurity standards, cloud security, and risk mitigation to support corporate-wide compliance initiatives, evaluating solutions, assessing risks, and driving improvements in control management.
What You'll Do
- Lead internal cybersecurity IT design and artifact reviews to support corporate-wide Cyber Security compliance initiatives.
- Evaluate proposed solutions for IT deficiencies and validate final solution artifacts for Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and Return-to-Green (RTGs).
- Conduct reviews and provide input on proposed solutions to ensure adherence to BAE Systems Cyber Security Standards, policies, and directives.
- Evaluate Exception requests to Policy/Standard IT Security (e.g., Blocked Sites, DVD, USB).
- Evaluate Internet-exposed Services/Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Cloud Service Providers (CSP) requests.
- Help define common workflows, automations, templates, inheritable cyber services, and execution of value streams that enable sustainable compliance across the enterprise.
- Assess the design and operational effectiveness of IT controls and identify exposure to risk.
- Facilitate compliance reviews to increase awareness and identify opportunities to streamline or improve the control environment without increasing overall risk.
- Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to relevant teams and stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to remediate identified security and control risks.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends in cybersecurity and apply them to the enterprise as applicable.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of work experience.
- At least 8 years of experience in information technology auditing, combined audit/IT audit, or relevant information security or information technology roles, with a focus on cyber security standards and architecture requirements.
- Well-rounded IT audit experience with a strong understanding of information security frameworks and IT audit methodologies.
- Exception handling skills to manage and resolve complex IT and cybersecurity issues.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind on IT processes and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in cybersecurity standards, cloud security, and risk mitigation.
- Experience with continuous process improvement and innovative governance, risk and compliance solutions.
- Solid understanding of information security frameworks and IT audit methodologies.
- Proficient with a broad knowledge of IT operations and technologies such as Network Infrastructure technologies (WAN/MAN/LAN), Cybersecurity, Active Directory, Backup & Recovery, Data Center, Operating Systems, Virtualization Services, SDLC, and Change Management.
- IT application experience with SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Costpoint.
- 5 years of audit project management experience.
- Data Analysis experience, with the ability to apply analytical skills to drive insights and recommendations.
- Understanding of industry standards including ISO27001, ISO 20K, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171.
Nice to Have
- Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK).
- Experience with cloud security platforms, such as AWS.
- Experience with cybersecurity threat intelligence and incident response.
Technical Stack
- Network Infrastructure technologies (WAN/MAN/LAN), Active Directory, Backup & Recovery, Data Center, Operating Systems, Virtualization Services, SDLC, Change Management
- SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Costpoint
- AWS
- ISO27001, ISO 20K, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Compliant Operations team, working to support corporate-wide cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $108,787 - $184,937
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program
Work Mode
This is a remote position, open to candidates in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
