Job Description

Ever wondered what it's like to have a job working cybersecurity on the most advanced electronics, from F-35 fighter jets to illuminating the night for soliders? The Cyber Resilience Capability Group provides cybersecurity services for programs that span air, land, sea and space, and you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first, as expressed in our mission statement: We Protect Those Who Protect Us®. Sound like a team you want to join? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.

We are looking for a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager in the Electronic Systems (ES) sector’s US Defense organization. The person is responsible for all aspects of Cyber Systems Engineering’s performance in support of US Defense business areas, including the application of cybersecurity engineering processes, tools, talent acquisition, talent development, and program performance. You will be responsible for a small (20+) borderless organization, leading them through an underway digital transformation that embraces model-based engineering practices, DevSecOps, and agile engineering practices across the ES engineering organization.

Responsibilities include the following:

Identify and develop critical cybersecurity and engineering skills required to meet business objectives.
Attract and retain high-potential employees to support the business; resolve resource/staffing issues and develop employees.
Develop strategies for improving and optimizing organizational performance.
Meet financial objectives (indirect expenses and labor utilization).
Develop and maintain measures related to performance, quality and affordability of cyber resilience solutions.
Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
Establish goals and standards of performance, staffing plans, and short/long-term strategic roadmaps/plans.
Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. This position is in support of programs and personnel predominately managed across our New Hampshire facilities. While the location listed in Merrimack, other New Hampshire and Massachusetts locations could be acceptable.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Strong understanding and deep experience with Systems Engineering processes and techniques.
Robust understanding of Zero Trust and how engineering teams can realize a Zero Trust Architecture.
Demonstrated leadership skills including soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, supervisory experience, building teams, and building customer relationships.
Demonstrated experience with strategy development and execution.
Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates.
CISSP certification (or equivalent) with an expectation of obtaining an ISSEP within 6 months of hire and maintaining an advanced cyber certification aligned with DoDM-8140.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Strong oral and written communications skills.
Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction.
Understanding of Cybersecurity policies, DoD and/or Intelligence Community Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and procedures.
Understanding of software vulnerabilities, static and dynamic code scanners.
Proficient in vulnerability assessments, control allocation and risk mitigation.
Demonstrated experience with managing complex programs with competing/conflicting resource requirements.
Strong proposal writing and review skills.
Sound understanding of Lifecycle Management (LCM) Framework, LCM reviews and engineering processes.
Demonstrated experience with project planning and execution.
Experience with offensive architecting, threat modeling and attack vector analysis.
Experience with cloud and cross domain solutions.
Additional cyber certifications (e.g., CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP, OSCE, etc).
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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 Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.