Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies summary:

The Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer at L3Harris is responsible for applying security engineering methods and maintaining system integrity across various domains including space and cyber. This role collaborates with government clients to ensure security requirements are effectively implemented throughout the lifecycle of systems and networks. The position requires strong knowledge of security standards, including NIST and Risk Management Framework, along with experience in vulnerability assessment and system auditing.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Code: 22663

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1 st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer is responsible for applying current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security. The ISSE will work closely with Government customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early and in a sustainable manner throughout the life cycle of system that will allow for the security assessment and authorization of the system of interest.

Essential Functions:

• Work with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products.
• Use methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management.
• Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security boundary and environment and the policies and procedures necessary to continuously monitor and maintain such an environment.
• Prepare assessment and authorization documentation, using multiple standards such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), Joint Special Access Implementation Guide (JSIG), DSS Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) and Common Criteria to achieve security authorization of supported systems.
• Maintains awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives to assist Systems Engineers, Project Engineers, other Information System Security Engineers, and Program Management with the analysis of user and system requirements and constraints.
• Represents program system security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.
• Perform periodic vulnerability scans of systems to identify security vulnerabilities and provide remediation alternatives and conduct security risk assessments to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and adherence to best practices.
• Familiar with Risk management framework experience for information systems (IS).
• Travel up to 10%.
• Willing and able to work a flexible job schedule to include shift work and occasional overtime.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of prior systems security engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior systems security engineering experience.
• In Lieu of degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of prior systems security engineering experience.
• Active Secret clearance at the time of hire with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Top Secret with SCI.
• Security Engineering with assessment and authorization experience. 
• Well versed in NIST 800-53r4 standards.
• Familiarity with RMF for Platform Information Technology (PIT).
• Experience with XACTA, eMASS, JSIG, RMF Overlays, and systems integration.
• Experience hardening Linux- and Windows-based operating systems.
• Requirements management experience.
• Experience with budgeting, and contract bidding.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Keywords:

Information Security, Systems Engineer, Risk Management Framework, Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Analysis, Network Security, NIST Standards, Security Clearance, System Integrity