Lead Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Waco, TX
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead Information Security Systems Engineer

Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer joins the Waco Systems Engineering team as a subject matter expert for systems, software, and networks. This individual contributor role involves executing on programs, interacting with customers to achieve cybersecurity objectives, and providing Cyber Security as a Service support. The position focuses on ensuring information systems meet security standards via NIST 800-53, ICD 503, and the Risk Management Framework. Key responsibilities include identifying protection needs for networks, documenting security controls in system requirements, performing dynamic and static code analysis with specialized tools, and developing hardened Linux based operating systems. The role involves utilizing vulnerability scanning tools to identify weaknesses and creating documentation like System Security Plans and Risk Assessment Reports to obtain Authorizations to Operate. Required skills include experience with Xacta or eMASS and knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering "V" model.

What you'll do

  • Ensure information systems meet security standards in accordance with ICD 503 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
  • Collaborate with customers and accreditation officials to define and achieve cybersecurity objectives.
  • Identify protection needs for systems, software, and networks while advising design engineers on secure architecture.
  • Document security controls and requirements within System Requirements Specifications based on user and system constraints.
  • Partner with the Software Development Team to implement secure development practices and perform static and dynamic code analysis.
  • Develop hardened Linux-based operating systems and utilize vulnerability scanning tools to identify network weaknesses.
  • Track software vulnerability findings and manage the application of necessary patches.
  • Author Risk Assessment Reports, System Security Plans, and Traceability Matrices to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO).

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI Government Security Clearance required upon start.
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM and minimum of 9 years of prior related Information Security experience.
  • Graduate Degree in STEM and minimum of 7 years of prior related Information Security experience.
  • Must hold a DoD 8570/8140 approved baseline certification, such as Security+ or equivalent.
  • CISSP or equivalent certification (preferred).
  • Proficiency with NIST 800-53 standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
  • Experience in secure software development, vulnerability scanning, and hardening Linux-based operating systems.
  • U.S. citizens.

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