Information Systems Security Officer (Onsite)

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Information Systems Security Officer (Onsite)

Part Time

Tucson AZ 85707 USA

Posted 10/31/2025

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Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the worlds next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Cybersecurity Officer/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working with the field engineering team to support and maintain Compass Call delivered mission systems and mission support systems at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. The candidate will serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for systems operated in support of the Compass Call program, including for operations, maintenance, training, and testing. The candidate will have detailed knowledge of the Information systems and provide day-to-day cybersecurity operations support.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Security Management: Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures.
• Security Artifact Management: Maintain and update IS security artifacts, documentation, and records.
• User Account Management: Ensure users have requisite security clearance, authorization, and need-to-know before granting access.
• Event Management and Monitoring: Collect, review, and archive event management audit records and ensure continuous monitoring policies are adhered to.
• Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure system security measures comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. NISPOM, DCID, ICD 503, DoD RMF, JSIG).
• Incident Response: Provide incident response management, including response, execution, administrative inquiries, investigations, containment, recovery, and reporting.
• Vulnerability Management: Provide vulnerability management and malware detection through vulnerability scans, antivirus signature scans, and ensuring definitions are updated.
• Information Assurance Documentation: Create and maintain information assurance documentation (e.g. SSPs, Security Profiles, approvals).
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with ISSM, AO/DAO, and other cybersecurity team members to accomplish daily tasks and provide support.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct reviews and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses.
• Provide cybersecurity tasks training to other team members.
• Interface with internal and external security personnel, customers, management, and U.S. Government representatives.
• Travel as needed to provide necessary cyber security support.
• Attend required technical and security training.

Physical and Deployment Requirements:

• Deployment: Willing to deploy in support of the customer, CONUS and OCONUS for up to 90 consecutive days.
• Candidate may be required at times to rotationally support 1st, 2nd or 3rd or weekend shifts, to support site OPTEMPO.
• Deployment events will range from one to twelve consecutive weeks at a time and will be travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• OCONUS travel may include deployment into a hazardous environment.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at the Davis Monthan AFB Tucson AZ contractor facility 100% of the time.


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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (STEM Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 2+ years related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications.
• Must possess and maintain a security professional certification such as CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification.
• Extended experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Highly familiar with cybersecurity defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience in systems administration and cybersecurity operations and training
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Experience with the Xacta RMF process automation database platform
• Experience in vulnerability assessment, control allocation, and risk mitigation
• Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Skilled in planning and organization of tasks, procedures, and processes

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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 14,000 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.

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Location Tucson, AZ, 85707, United States

Categories Engineering

Sec Clearances Top Secret (TS)

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