Systems Engineer (Expert)

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineers to function as a SecDevOps Release Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the technical integrity, security, and delivery of software releases. This role serves as the primary gatekeeper for production, blending high-level release orchestration with deep technical governance. You will lead rigorous code and design reviews, manage the end-to-end release lifecycle to enable multiple daily deployments, and ensure all deliverables meet security and compliance standards. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between Systems Engineering, Network Security, and Cloud Operations to ensure predictable, high-quality, and secure software delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Quality Governance

• Review Leadership: Lead and enforce rigorous code reviews and system design reviews to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
  
• Standards Enforcement: Define and implement coding standards and architectural patterns. Act as the final technical authority and "gatekeeper" before production deployment.
  
• Mentorship: Guide engineering teams on cloud-native design, failure modes, and secure coding practices.
  
  

Release Orchestration & Daily Delivery

• Lifecycle Ownership: Own the end-to-end release lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and Go/No-Go decisions.
  
• High-Frequency Deployment: Engineer and manage CI/CD pipelines to support software releases while maintaining system stability.
  
• Change Management: Facilitate release planning sessions and enforce change management policies aligned with ITIL frameworks.
  
• Post-Release Analysis: Lead retrospectives to capture lessons learned and track KPIs such as change failure rate and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR).
  

SecDevOps & Infrastructure Security

• Pipeline Security: Implement and maintain the automated security tooling (SAST/DAST, vulnerability scanning) as specified by the ISSE.
  
• Compliance Validation: Ensure all release artifacts meet the security baseline and compliance criteria (STIGs, PKI, Cloud Controls) established by the ISSE prior to deployment.
  
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

We are actively seeking Systems Engineers with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

• Experience integrating diverse data streams
• Experience with data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)
• Establishes data standards and acts as custodian of IT and service delivery data sets and streams
• Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems
• Experience in analyzing log data from various network components and operating systems
• Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
• Systems Engineering with network analyst\engineering background
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds, Splunk familiarization, Python

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)
• Expertise with Splunk
• Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible
• Cloud security controls and implementation
• PKI implementation
• STIG compliance and vulnerability management
• Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
• Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• AWS Certified Security Specialty

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.