Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer I

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palm Bay, FLRochester, NY
Salary: $92,500–$171,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 64 roles within 25 mi

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This role $132k

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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 · Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer I

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Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer 1 joins the team to apply systems security engineering methods to the architecture, design, development, and integration of networks and systems. The role involves collaborating with government customers and vendors to ensure security requirements are met through encryption technology, vulnerability analysis, and security management. Key responsibilities include preparing Certification and Accreditation documentation under RMF, JSIG, and ICD-503 standards, as well as certifying Cryptographic High Assurance Devices. The candidate will utilize tools like ACAS and SCC for cyber defense while assessing security controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53. Essential skills include experience with Risk Management Framework processes, assessment of Critical Program Information, and developing Program Protection Plans. This role addresses the technical challenge of securing infrastructure and ensuring authorization for complex information systems within a high-security environment.

Skills

RMF NIST 800-53 ACAS SCC Encryption Vulnerability Analysis System Security Engineering Verification and Validation Configuration Management Security Architecture DoD 8510 JSIG ICD-503 CNSSI 1253 NIST 800-160

What you'll do

Apply security engineering methods to the architecture, design, and integration of systems and networks.
Prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation using RMF and derivative processes like JSIG and ICD-503.
Certify Cryptographic High Assurance Devices and manage high assurance products for embedded systems.
Use cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC to monitor environments.
Assess security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53 standards.
Provide DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS, and FOSS components.
Develop Program Protection Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, and Security Classification Guides to protect critical information.
Conduct threat assessments via attack/countermeasure analysis and perform verification and validation activities.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 4 years of experience, or no degree and 10 years of experience are required.
A minimum of a Collateral Secret security clearance is required.
Experience with High Assurance products, IASRD, and SERD requirements is required.
Experience using cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC is required.
Proficiency in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization processes is required.
Experience with High Assurance Device certification on embedded systems (preferred).
Experience with RMF A&A on embedded systems (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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