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Cyber Defense Full Stack Engineer

BAE Systems

El Paso, TXFull-time$79–135K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$79–135K/yr
Location
El Paso, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems’ Office of the CISO seeks a SecOps-inspired full stack developer focused on AI agentic engineering. The developer will create custom applications that integrate with defense systems to address cyber defense challenges, often through rapid solutions for automation, detection, and data collection. The role also develops solutions with GSOC teams including Operations, Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis, Endpoint Threat Detection, and Insider Threat.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Learning New TechnologiesProgramming LanguagesSoftware DevelopmentSystem ManagementDatabase DesignBackend DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentLinux Server DeploymentContainer ManagementCode DocumentationCommunicationCollaborationGitCI/CDAgile DevelopmentFull Stack DevelopmentLinuxContainerizationDockerDocker ComposeDocker SwarmAWS ECSAWSLinuxKitTerraformPulumiAnsibleSaltNagiosMongoDBRedisMySQL/MariaDBRustPythonNode.jsFlaskExpressWebSocketsTypeScriptReact

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Software Development, Computer Security, or Computer Science or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Work ExperienceSecurity Clearance EligibilityDevelopment or Security CertificationsCybersecurity KnowledgePenetration Testing Knowledge

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

The BAE Systems Office of the CISO is looking for a SecOps-inspired full stack developer with a focus on AI agentic engineering. This developer will solve complex cyber defense challenges by creating custom applications integrating with other state-of-the-art defense systems. These solutions would often be needed rapidly and focused on automation, detection, and data collection. The developer will also work closely with and develop solutions for other teams on the GSOC including Operations, Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis, Endpoint Threat Detection, and Insider Threat.

Technical Requirements

  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and programming languages

  • Strong background in software development

  • Diverse experience in system management, database design, backend development, and frontend development

  • Ability to deploy and manage applications on Linux-based servers and containers

  • Ability to document code and solutions

  • Eligibility to obtain/maintain a security clearance

  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with other developers and security analysts

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Software Development, Computer Security, or Computer Science Degree and 2-4 years work experience or equivalent experience

  • Extensive software development knowledge and experience, including with Git, CI/CD, etc...

  • Experience in development projects, agile sprints, etc

  • Full stack development experience

  • Linux and/or containerization experience

  • Although we do not require specific language or technology experience, we prefer the following:

  1. Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, AWS ECS

  2. Virtualization & Infrastructure: AWS, LinuxKit

  3. Infrastructure Management: Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, Salt, Nagios

  4. Databases: MongoDB, Redis, MySQL/MariaDB

  5. Backend: Rust, Python, NodeJS, Flask, Express, Websockets

  6. Frontend: TypeScript, React, Sass, SolidJS

  7. OS: Linux in general, RHEL, Ubuntu

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred:

  • Certifications related to development or security such as CIW certificates, Project , OSCP, etc

  • Knowledge with cyber security and/or penetration testing

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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.

Cyber Defense Full Stack Engineer

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,127 open Full-Stack Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–135K/yr
  • Texas median$135–205K/yr153 salary ranges
  • US median$148–220K/yr2,502 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $107K, is 41% below the Texas median midpoint ($181K) — in the lowest quarter of Full-Stack Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 231 open Full-Stack Engineer jobs in Texas and 3,127 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Full-Stack Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,745 postings).
Education
1,271 of the 3,127 open Full-Stack Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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