Cybersecurity Threat Investigator
BAE Systems · Merrimack, New Hampshire, US
Posted July 30, 2026
Full-TimeTechnology & EngineeringCybersecurity
About this role
</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you are looking to learn and aid in safeguarding our top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers and ultimately our warfighters wherever they may be; air, land, and sea, then come join our award-winning security team at Electronic Systems (ES)!</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>In this Cybersecurity Threat Investigator opportunity you will make impacts in the following ways;</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Actively participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new cybersecurity investigative tools, automation activities, and security tools, techniques, and technologies to ensure they align with IT & Security’s strategy and modernization initiatives. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Conduct various types of investigations including but not limited to mishandling of classified material, theft of property, vandalism, workplace violence and other investigations as required</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Multitask and oversee multiple investigations while collaborating across multiple functional and program teams.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Write detailed reports for senior leaders as well as government partners detailing events and outcomes of investigative activities.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Conduct trend analysis of investigations and outcomes</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maintain databases associated with investigations, investigation lifecycle and disposition</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Partner with various U.S. Government agencies in counterintelligence investigations</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Managed Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAG, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Advance standardization, automation, and resilience capabilities across the organization while aligning with business priorities and risk tolerance</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Travel to other BAE sites for major incident investigations as required (less than 10%)</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Liaison with Federal and Local Law Enforcement partners to include the FBI, Air Force OSI, NCIS, DoD, and intelligence agencies on matters related to investigations, counterintelligence, suspicious activity and potential threats to the security posture of the ES Sector</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">IAM Level III certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements, and an active Secret Clearance </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; color:#121212; padding:0in">High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; color:#121212; padding:0in">Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt; color:#121212; padding:0in">Strong organizational skills</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong background in information technology with a clear understanding of the challenges of cybersecurity</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience developing, implementing, updating and enforcing companywide information assurance policies and procedures</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Implementation of Incident Response Plans and subsequent experience with addressing cyber related investigations/incidents.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in investigations, including investigation life cycle</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to work across multiple organizations, agencies internally and externally</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience working with U.S. Government agencies with oversight of Cleared Defense Contractors</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with database management of investigative files, employee investigative history, and chain of custody</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Familiarity with security management software, such as SIMS and government databases such as DISS (Defense Information Security System). Knowledge of business software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, etc.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minumum of a High School Diploma </span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bachelors Degree or above with a study inherent in a forensics relevant discipline</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Previous counterintelligence background and/or law enforcement experience</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with forensic tools, multi-faceted investigations using unique tools</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Extensive experience conducting interviews</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experienced knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In-depth knowledge/expertise with one or more of the following tools: Splunk, Nessus, other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Tools</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Experience with incident response plan development and implementation</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with overseeing accuracy and completion of investigative reports</span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Electronic Systems </b></br>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 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.<br><br>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.
Requirements
- Security Clearance: Secret
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