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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Code: 30837

Job Location: Greenville, Texas

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Applies current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security. Works 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. Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products. Uses 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. Will 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Will prepare assessment and authorization documentation, using multiple standards such as Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve security authorization of supported systems.
• Maintains awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives to assist Systems Engineers, Project Engineers, and other System Security Engineers, and Program Management with the analysis of user and system requirements and constraints.
• Represent 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.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible job schedule to include off-shift work and occasional overtime. 
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. 
• Active Secret security clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level. 
• Current DOD 8570/8140 IAT Level II ie: CompTIA Security+ or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Risk Management Framework experience for Information Systems (IS) familiarity.
• Security Engineering with assessment and authorization experience. 
• Well versed in NIST 800-53r4 standards.
• Familiarity with RMF for Platform Information Technology (PIT) a plus.
• Experience with XACTA desired
• Experience with eMASS desired
• Experience with JSIG desired
• Experience with all RMF Overlays desired
• Experience with systems integration is desired. 
• Experience hardening Linux- and Windows-based operating systems desired.
• Requirements management experience is highly desirable
• Sets highest ethical standards for self and others.
• Experience with Budgeting desired
• Experience with contract bidding desired
• TS/SCI preferred
• Other duties as assigned.

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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