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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled targeting officer with at least three years of cyber experience to support a client’s operational requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The selected candidates will oversee sophisticated targeting efforts, drive operational initiatives, and work with various teams to achieve mission objectives. The position requires a strong understanding of data analytics, digital networks, targeting concepts, and experience with IC tools and systems. Candidates will be expected to effectively interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization. The positions require prior experience in supporting customer operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives. Successful candidates will have strong investigative skills, be a self-starter, identify issues and offer solutions, and can collaborate and work both independently and as part of a team.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of data analytics, collection, cleaning, and organizing raw data to find hidden patterns, draw conclusions, and used those conclusions to make better decisions. Perform Predictive analytics and Prescriptive analytics.
The positions require an active clearance with Polygraph. There is no exception to the clearance requirement.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in areas such as Cybersecurity, Computer Network Forensics, Network Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems, Computer Science or large-scale data analysis.
- At least three (3) years of experience performing work related to the position and an understanding of digital networks, including OSI model, network diagrams and architecture, network security and management products, web services, and layer 3/layer 2 configuration files. Demonstrated strong investigative skills to perform independent analysis on a variety of data sets to find elements of interest, whether it be computing and mobile devices, network activity, or individuals.
- Experience with internet applications and protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, SQL, Hadoop, or other DBMS. An understanding of scripting languages such as Python and certifications to include CISSP, GIAC GPEN, CEH, OSCP, CNDA, and Sec+ are desired.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Network traffic analysis experience using Wireshark, Suricata, and nDPI, to baseline standard activity and identify anomalies.
- Experience, an understanding or interest in business, cryptocurrency, finance, and/or related fields.
- The ability or interest in leveraging new technologies, including FINTECH
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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.
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