Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Job Title: Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer
Job Location: Salt Lake City-UT
Job Code: CS20230908-104569
L3Harris' Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer to join our team. This position will be based at our Salt Lake City-UT facility.
Position Overview:
As a Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, you will be involved in the design and development of communication capabilities that enable the warfighter and save lives. These communications systems range from small embedded devices to enterprise systems for airborne, ground, and/or nautical platforms.
Essential Responsibilities:

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• Define, design, implement, verify, and obtain accreditation for both the systems themselves as well as any associated cryptographic products.
  
• Work at the systems level, understanding the designs and interactions of the system hardware and software components.
  
• Communicate technical status and potential issues to internal and external customers.
  
• Adapt to change, focus on timeliness, and ability to collaborate in joint decision making processes are essential.
  
• Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detail
  
• Travel up to 25% as needed.
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
  
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years' on-the-job experience related to Information Systems Security Engineering
  
• Possess one of the following certifications at time of hire, or obtain one within 6 months of hire: Associate of CISSP, CCNA Security, CSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP - Certification (DoD 8140/8570)
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  
• Familiar with communications systems, including computer networking concepts, protocols (incl. TCP/IP), and security methodologies
  
• Familiar with security engineering principles and processes
  
• Aware of basic security engineering design patterns, processes, and technologies
  
• Able to work in both group and individual settings under the direction, oversight, and mentoring of senior engineers
  
• Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation details
  
• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, and multi-tasking skills
  
• RF communications
  
• Scripting languages and environments (Perl/Python, PowerShell, etc.) useful in automating system configuration and validating security mechanisms
  
• IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools; e.g., Retina, NMap, Nessus, OSCAP, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
  
• Experience with matrixed development teams (hardware, software, systems engineers) and embedded systems engineering
  
• Awareness of the NIST Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization process and the associated control catalog (NIST SP 800-37, 800-53)
  
• JCIDS, DoDAF/TOGAF, RMF, CNSSI 1253, DJSIG, NIACAP, FIPS 140-2 or 140-3
  
• High assurance crypto systems
  
• Gov't advisory/assistance as SETA/A&AS contractor in Cybersecurity-related role
  
• Agile development processes
  
• Government compliance applications such as Xacta, and eMASS
  
• Other security or technical certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCNA, Red Hat, Network+, SANS GIAC, Security+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, etc.
  
• Experience with TEMPEST, Anti-Tamper, or other system security specialties
  
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