Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer - *Sign on bonus $10K-$15K*
Job Code: 40750

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a Specialist, Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for our facility located in Waco, TX for an exempt direct hire opportunity. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring that delivered systems meet DoD requirements for cybersecurity.

Essential Functions:

• Identifying the information protection needs for systems, software and networks
• Reviewing and assisting design engineers in overarching system design with a focus on cybersecurity
• Interacting with customers and accreditation officials to define and achieve required cybersecurity objectives.
• Document security controls/requirements for inclusion in the system requirements specifications.
• Maintain awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives and assist Systems Engineers and Cybersecurity Engineers with the analysis of user and system requirements and constraints.  
• Ensure delivered information systems meet security standards in accordance with ICD 503, Risk Management Framework (RMF). 
• Develop Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System Security Plans (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and other applicable documents needed to obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for fielded systems. 
• Support steps one through six of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Life Cycle, ensuring information assurance is included in the design architecture.
• Use Vulnerability Scanning Tools to scan target networks/applications and identify weaknesses.  Use results and correct/remediate the findings.
• Track Software Vulnerability Findings and Software Patches.
• Work with Software Development Team on Secure Software Development Practices to ensure that developed software vulnerabilities are addressed early in the development process.
• Work with customers to provide Cyber Security as a Service (CsaaS) support.
• Work successfully both independently and in a team environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Cybersecurity, Physics, etc.)  and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for these requirements.
• Minimum of an Active Secret Clearance is required and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance (Requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• ISSE Systems engineering candidates with experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
• Candidate should hold a DoD 8570/8140 approved baseline certification. Security+ or equivalent at minimum with CISSP or equivalent preferred.
• Security Engineering with accreditation experience desired.
• Familiarity with ICD 503, Risk Management Framework desired.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps processes/concepts
• Experience performing Active and/or Static code analysis and use of associated code analysis tools
• Development of a secure/