Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$80,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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This role $115k
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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $118,824–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $144k for comparable roles.

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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 614 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Cyber Intelligence

Specialist, Cyber Intelligence (ISSO) serves as a critical member of the security team responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity posture of assigned information systems. The role involves implementing and monitoring security controls, managing vulnerabilities, supporting incident response, and ensuring continuous compliance with federal standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing vulnerability scan results, tracking POA&Ms, and developing essential documentation such as SSPs, SOPs, and contingency plans in collaboration with system administrators and engineers. The position requires proficiency in RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI, STIG compliance, and system hardening. Candidates must possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification, such as Security+, and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance. This role addresses the technical challenge of protecting classified information and controlled unclassified information within complex defense environments to ensure ongoing authorization readiness.

What you'll do

  • Implement and maintain security controls to protect assigned information systems and networks.
  • Monitor system security and manage vulnerabilities by reviewing scan results and tracking remediation efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with federal standards including RMF, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171.
  • Maintain critical cybersecurity documentation such as SSPs, SOPs, contingency plans, and audit artifacts.
  • Support cybersecurity incident reporting, investigation, and response activities in accordance with procedures.
  • Perform continuous monitoring of security controls to maintain ongoing authorization readiness.
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance and awareness support to users and technical teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, a graduate degree and 2 years of experience, or no degree and 8 years of experience.
  • DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Experience supporting the cybersecurity posture of DoD information systems in compliance with federal, DoD, and contractual requirements (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI, and related guidance (preferred).
  • Experience with system authorization, accreditation, and documentation like SSPs, POA&Ms, and contingency plans (preferred).
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management, STIG compliance, patching, and system hardening (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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