Lead Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palm Bay, FLRochester, NY
Salary
$92,500–$171,500 / yr
Posted
78 days ago
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About L3Harris

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 The Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer joins the engineering team to apply systems security engineering methods to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of systems and networks. This role involves working closely with government customers to define security requirements and implement protections throughout the system life cycle to achieve security authorization. Key responsibilities include conducting trade studies, performing attack/countermeasure analysis, and drafting Program Protection Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, and Security Classification Guides. The position requires expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, NIST 800-160, NIST 800-53, and DoD 5200.39. Necessary skills include experience with encryption technology, vulnerability analysis, ACAS, SCC, Splunk, and MBSE. The role addresses the technical problem of safeguarding Critical Program Information and ensuring trustworthy, secure systems in embedded environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and implementation of System Security Engineering throughout the entire System Development Lifecycle.
  • Prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation using RMF standards to achieve security authorization for supported systems.
  • Draft Program Protection Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides, and System Security Engineering Plans.
  • Assess systems for Critical Program Information (CPI) and conduct threat assessments via attack/countermeasure analysis.
  • Engineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800-160 and NIST 800-53 standards.
  • Conduct trade studies and define security requirements, costs, and system impacts with government customers.
  • Perform verification and validation activities, including vulnerability assessments and security testing.
  • Support the evaluation and delivery of security architecture improvements and vulnerability response projects.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of relevant experience, a Graduate Degree with 7 years, or 12 years of experience without a degree.
  • Must possess a minimum of a Collateral Secret security clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181) within 6 months of starting.
  • Experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes is required.
  • Experience in Program Protection and System Security Engineering is required.
  • Experience with DOD 5200.39 for the identification and protection of Critical Program Information (CPI) is required.
  • Experience with A&A package processing and RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems is required.
  • U.S. citizens.

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