Specialist, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity

L3Harris

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Cincinnati, OH
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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 · Specialist, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity

The Specialist, Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity joins the engineering team to ensure delivered information systems meet required cybersecurity standards. This role involves integrating security into system design, supporting accreditation activities, and collaborating with software engineers and program management. Key responsibilities include identifying network protection needs, supporting secure configurations for switches, routers, and firewalls, and generating technical artifacts like functional block diagrams and cabling diagrams. The position requires maintaining knowledge of NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and Risk Management Framework processes. Candidates must possess a Security+ certification and experience with hardening Windows operating systems and vulnerability assessment tools. The work focuses on defining cybersecurity objectives, analyzing system specifications to derive controls, and providing artifacts for government data packages within a defense technology context.

What you'll do

  • Provide cybersecurity input for secure architectural, physical, technical, and administrative controls during system design.
  • Integrate cybersecurity measures and information protection needs throughout the entire system lifecycle.
  • Support secure configuration and assessment of network components including switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Generate technical artifacts such as functional block diagrams, cabling diagrams, and use-case diagrams.
  • Develop documentation to satisfy contractual requirements and provide artifacts for government data packages.
  • Interact with customers and authorization officials to define and achieve cybersecurity objectives.
  • Maintain compliance with NIST 800-171, 800-53, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
  • Manage cybersecurity-related task schedules, deliverables, and budgets as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of cybersecurity experience, a Graduate Degree and 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
  • Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a must.
  • Experience with RMF processes (DoDI 8510.01) and cybersecurity accreditation (preferred).
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53r4 or later (preferred).
  • CISSP certification (preferred).
  • Experience with systems integration, cross-domain engineering, and hardening Windows based operating systems (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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