Job Title:  Information Assurance Systems Engineer

Job Code: 17875

Job Location: Camden, New Jersey

Schedule:  9/80 Regular

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies – Surface & C5 Systems (S&C5S) is a recognized global leader in the design, development and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission-critical space, ground, air and naval operations.  IC5S is where employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and the world around us while thriving in an environment that continually fosters growth and career development.  We are committed to providing best-in-class solutions to our customers with the highest level of integrity, excellence and uncompromised quality in everything we do.

The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is first and foremost a Systems Engineer who is also a subject matter expert in the development of systems and equipment that protect classified National Security information. S/he will be responsible for applying security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering process to develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within the allotted budget, and with low residual risk.

The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is an ideal position for those with either Systems Engineering academic or industry experience in the design, development, and test of Information Assurance solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers.  The successful candidate will possess both expertise in Systems Engineering as well as in Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.  Demonstrated history of success in developing NSA Approved products is highly desirable.

Essential Functions:

The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is an ideal position for those with either Systems Engineering academic or industry experience in the design, development, and test of Information Assurance solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers.  The successful candidate will possess both expertise in Systems Engineering as well as in Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography.  Demonstrated history of success in developing NSA Approved products is highly desirable.

Within the Security engineering context, his or her primary responsibility will be performing Concept of Operations development, Requirement’s decomposition/synthesis, Architecture Development and analysis, and security test planning and execution.

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline, Master’s degree highly desired
• At least 2+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering of Information Assurance systems/products
• Active US Government security clearance (DOD SECRET minimum)
• US Citizenship required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, influence and resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes
• A complete understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, from conceptualization through to system testing, is required.
• Experience in developing concepts of operations, formulating requirements, and crafting design and implementation plans. Proficiency in creating test plans, procedures, and cases, including basic scripting, system integration testing, and troubleshooting, is expected.
• Knowledge in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including Transmission Layer Security (TLS) and certificate/key management

• Experience with military specifications and standards
• Experience with Modeling creating functional representations of complex systems
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of time

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understanding of Key Management Systems including Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) as they impact the design of End Cryptographic Units (ECUs)
• Proven track record of success and experience in the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and test of NSA Approved Type 1 Certified systems or equipment.
  • Working knowledge of Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography principles
  • Knowledge of NSA TSRD, IASRD, and FSDA requirements and processes
  • Experience developing security architectures, including ability to make complex design trade-offs affecting system security
  • Experience negotiating security requirements with NSA Technical Evaluators
  • Experience developing standard NSA CDRLs
  • Working understanding of Type 1, Suite A, Suite B, and Commercial Cryptographic algorithms (Symmetric and Asymmetric)
• Cybersecurity Credential (e.g., Security+, Network+, CISSP)
• Experience with Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including standard languages such as SysML/UML is highly desired