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Security Specialist

BAE Systems

Cedar Rapids, IAFull-time$61–104K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$61–104K/yr
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Security Specialist for its Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions team to support security and compliance across information systems, facilities, and assets. The role covers INFOSEC, physical security, and COMSEC, including classified inventory, access control, incident response, and security projects. Work is performed onsite at a BAE Systems facility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical SecurityInformation SecuritySecurity OperationsAccess ControlComplianceThreat AssessmentAccess Control SystemsSecurity Management SoftwareOrganizational SkillsCommunicationRisk AnalysisConfidentiality

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related FieldSecret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

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. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Security Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the overall security and compliance of our organization's information systems, facilities, and assets. This will involve creating workflow efficiencies and implementing process improvements across various security domains, including INFOSEC, physical security, and COMSEC.

The Security Specialist will manage and maintain various security-related tasks, including classified inventory, product development, and desktop procedure documentation. They will also provide physical security support, including badging, access control, and facility verifications, as well as serve as a liaison to Allied personnel. Additionally, the Security Specialist will respond to initial security incidents and manage security-related projects. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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 fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • 2 years of experience in physical security, information security, or a related field is preferred, with a focus on security operations, access control, and compliance. Experience working in a classified environment and with security clearances is highly desirable.

  • Strong understanding of physical security principles, including access control and threat assessment.

  • Familiarity with security-related tools and technologies, such as access control systems and security management software, is also valued.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to analyze situations and identify potential security risks.

  • A Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain Top Secret

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173

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.

Security Specialist

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How this job compares

Set against the 580 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$61–104K/yr
  • US median$81–116K/yr356 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 16% below the US median midpoint ($98K) — in the lowest quarter of Security Specialist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 580 open Security Specialist jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (406 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 105 of the 580 open Security Specialist jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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