This role pays less than
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
across 185 roles with salary data.
Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer serves as a key member of the security engineering team, where they apply systems security methods to the architecture, design, and integration of networks to maintain robust security. The role involves collaborating with government customers to define requirements, conducting trade studies, performing vulnerability analysis, and developing Program Protection Plans to safeguard critical program information. Day-to-day tasks include preparing Certification and Accreditation documentation under RMF, JSIG, and ICD-503 standards while managing security perimeters for embedded systems. The position requires expertise in NIST 800-160, DoD 5200.39, and various cyber defense tools like ACAS and SCC. Technical skills include Windows and Linux administration, Splunk management, and familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD processes. This role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring security authorization for complex systems within a high-stakes defense technology environment.