Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palm Bay, FLRochester, NY
Salary
$92,500–$171,500 / yr
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1 day 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.

L3Harris currently has 884 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

The Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer joins the 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 development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include conducting vulnerability analysis, performing trade studies, and preparing Certification and Accreditation documentation using RMF, JSIG, and ICD-503 standards. The position requires expertise in encryption technology, NIST 800-160, and DoD 5200.39 for protecting Critical Program Information. Candidates should possess skills in ACAS, SCC, Splunk, Windows and Linux administration, and DevSecOps tools. The work focuses on engineering trustworthy embedded systems and providing cyber defense for mission-critical defense technology.

What you'll do

  • Apply systems security engineering methods to the architecture, design, and integration of networks and systems.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive Program Protection Plans to safeguard critical program information.
  • Prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation using RMF standards and derivative processes.
  • Conduct threat assessments through attack/countermeasure analysis and vulnerability assessment activities.
  • Engineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800-160 and NIST 800-53.
  • Draft Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides, and System Security Engineering Plans.
  • Interact with customers to define security requirements, costs, implementation impacts, and effectiveness.
  • Support the evaluation, qualification, and testing of security architecture improvements and vulnerability responses.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a minimum of a Collateral Secret security clearance.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience, a Graduate Degree and 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
  • 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 with 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 RMF A&A on embedded systems (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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