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Job Title: Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence

Job Code: 22998

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Description:

Performs ISSO duties under the guidance of the Manager of Cyber Intelligence, Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and senior Information System Security Officers on assigned government-authorized systems.

The Information Systems Security Senior Associate, Cyber Intelligence Level is an intermediate professional with practical job knowledge, working under moderate supervision to set objectives within their own job area to meet the goals of projects and assignments, achieving operational targets with impact on departmental results.

Works under moderate supervision. Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects or assignments. Sets objectives for own job area to meet the goals of projects and assignments. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support level employees.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the preparation and assists in maintaining security Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization documentation (e.g., IA SOP, SSP, RAR, SCTM).
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and operating procedures supporting government agency requirements.
• Assists in applying cyber security standards, directives, guidance, and policies to classified computing environments to effectively manage the security aspects and the day-to-day security operations of assigned systems.
• Performs Information System (IS) scanning based on vulnerabilities and threats or regulatory compliance, maintaining a consistent security posture.
• Assists in periodic self-assessments of the facility’s classified information systems are conducted as part of the overall facility self-inspection program and that all corrective actions are taken; accurately reports security posture to the Manager Cyber intelligence and the ISSM.
• Delivers site information systems security education program requirements to all users of the classified information system(s) supporting classified programs.
• Schedule, perform and maintain records of required Information Security auditing, maintenance logs, software/hardware changes, and anti-virus updates.
• Maintains configuration management of assigned systems
• Assists the ISSM with the creation and updates to security processes and procedures to meet DCSA DAAPM, NIST 800-53, JSIG, and ICD 503 Policy Guidance.
• Reviews, implements, and test security policies and procedures in accordance with the Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Assists with investigations into security violations related to cleared information systems; ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain the system security controls shortcomings and developing POA&Ms
• Work with ISSM, Engineering IT (EIT), Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) and program system administration organizations to design, maintain, manage, information systems and that compliance is maintained following DCSA DAAPM, NIST 800-53, JSIG, and ICD 503 Policy Guidance
• Ensures all systems are rigorously monitored for anomalous activity
• Participates in the spillage response process for the Clifton Facility

Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance required and must be able to obtain additional clearances/accesses as required
• Minimum DoD 8570 Baseline Certification Security+ or the ability to receive the DoD 8570 Baseline Certification Security+ within 6 months of employment.
• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years minimum prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems
• Experience with Linux is a plus
• Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
• Able to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills, and ability to lead/mentor teammates.
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Solid time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP Compliance Checker
• Experience interpreting vulnerability scanning results (Nessus, ACAS)
• Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills, and ability to lead/mentor teammates
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills

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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