Lead Information Security Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$110,500–$205,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $158k
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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.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Information Security Systems Engineering

Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering joins a motivated engineering team to design, implement, and sustain security solutions for National Security Systems and government projects. The role involves ensuring system accreditations by applying NIST Risk Management Framework standards, including specific publications like 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171, alongside CNNSI 1253, JSIG, and FIPS. Daily responsibilities include developing System Security Plans, performing vulnerability analysis, creating data flow diagrams, and conducting Static Application Security Testing for STIG compliance. The position utilizes tools such as Fortify, Coverity, Gitlab within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, Tenable NESSUS, and Splunk. Key technical focuses include zero trust architecture, encryption technology, and managing security boundaries across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud environments. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8140.03 IASAE Level 2 certification to secure critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Develop and document security plans including System Security Plans, Control Traceability Matrices, and Continuous Monitoring Plans.
  • Implement and assess security controls to ensure compliance with NIST RMF, JSIG, and FIPS standards.
  • Create data flow diagrams, interface control documents, and perform trade studies for system engineering.
  • Conduct Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and ensure STIG compliance within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
  • Design and manage security architectures including zero trust attributes, system boundaries, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage vulnerability management and remediation across hardware, software, firewalls, and cloud environments.
  • Evaluate state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products using encryption and vulnerability analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 6 years of experience, or no degree and 12 years of experience.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to undergo a CI Polygraph.
  • An active TS/SCI with poly is highly desired (preferred).
  • DoD 8140.03 IASAE Level 2 certification.
  • Experience implementing security solutions using NIST Risk Management Framework, JSIG, and FIPS standards.
  • Ability to perform systems engineering functions including data flow diagrams, trade studies, and SAST for STIG compliance.
  • Proficiency in managing cyber survivability attributes, zero trust architecture, and cloud environments (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
  • U.S. citizens.

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