Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Posted: 2 days ago
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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 Engineering

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Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) joins the Spectral Solutions engineering team to provide critical support for aerospace programs. This role applies systems security engineering methods and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of networks to maintain a cohesive security perimeter. The individual will manage cybersecurity postures for space vehicles and cloud-based ground systems while executing the NIST Risk Management Framework process to attain Authorizations to Operate for classified national security systems. Key responsibilities include detecting and mitigating risks, developing security architectures, and creating technical documentation. Required qualifications include a relevant degree or experience, an IA SAE Level II certification like CISSP or CASP CE, and experience with network technologies, cloud-hosted infrastructure, and compliance scanning tools. The role addresses the specific challenge of securing space vehicles and ground systems within a national security context.

Skills

NIST 800-37 RMF ATO Cloud Security Network Technologies LAN WAN Vulnerability Scanning Compliance Scanning System Engineering Technical Documentation

What you'll do

Manage cybersecurity postures for space vehicles and cloud-based ground systems.
Execute the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain Authorizations to Operate (ATO).
Develop and document security architectures for space vehicles and ground systems.
Detect, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation using industry standards like NIST 800-37.
Present cybersecurity analyses, status updates, and plans to internal and external customers.
Create, review, and revise technical documents for system security requirements.
Plan and manage the execution of Information Security Systems Engineering activities.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, a graduate degree and 4 years of experience, or no degree and 10 years of experience.
Cybersecurity certification satisfying IA SAE Level II (e.g., CASP CE, CISSP, or CSSLP).
Experience in attaining Authorizations to Operate (ATO) for National Security Systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Existing TS/SCI security clearance (preferred).
Existing cybersecurity certification satisfying IA SAE Level III (e.g., CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP) or CCSP certification (preferred).
Experience in system engineering, system development, network technologies, and designing security controls for cloud infrastructure (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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