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Principal Cyber Analyst
BAE Systems
Radford · On-site Full-time Lead Today
About the role
I’m happy to help you turn this posting into a winning application!
Here are a few ways I can assist:
| What you might need | How I can help |
|---|---|
| Tailored résumé | Build a résumé that highlights the required experience (SOC work, OT security, DFARS/NIST compliance, certifications, etc.) and showcases your achievements with quantifiable results. |
| Cover letter | Draft a concise, compelling cover letter that connects your background to BAE Systems’ mission, the Platforms & Services sector, and the specific duties of the Principal Cyber Analyst role. |
| Application checklist | Create a step‑by‑step list of the documents, keywords, and formatting tips to ensure your submission passes any automated screening. |
| Interview prep | Provide sample questions (technical, behavioral, and scenario‑based) and model answers that reflect the job’s focus on OT security, risk frameworks, and cross‑functional collaboration. |
| Skill‑gap plan | If you’re missing a required certification or want to strengthen a particular area (e.g., NIST 800‑82), I can suggest quick‑win training resources and certification pathways. |
Just let me know which of these (or anything else) would be most useful, and I’ll get started right away.
Requirements
- Experience implementing system security requirements and controls in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-82, and NIST SP 800-53
- Demonstrated experience tracking logs and analytics for cyber security in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment - please clearly list this experience on your resume or cover letter
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
- One of the following must be held: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA Security +, Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security), CompTIA Network +, ISA/IEC Cybersecurity Expert
Responsibilities
- Assess, configure, and operate network security tools to detect and respond to threats in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
- Provide Computer Network Defense (CND) of the Operations/Controls network, ensuring compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-82, and NIST SP 800-53
- Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to analyze security events, develop incident response plans, and implement mitigation recommendations
- Deliver technical security expertise in the operations and maintenance of an Operations CND system
- Develop, maintain, and update documentation for cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures
Skills
Cisco CyberVisionCompTIA Network +CompTIA Security +CySA+DFARS 252.204-7012EC-Council Certified Ethical HackerGroup PolicyISA/IEC Cybersecurity ExpertLinuxNIST SP 800-171NIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-82NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkPAMRisk Management FrameworkSecurity OnionSplunkTenable OTWindows
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