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Specialist, Information System Security (ISSO)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job ID 20075
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Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

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Being in program finance, you are exposed to many different aspects of the business. You have the opportunity to collaborate with program managers, engineers, supply chain and so many wonderful people that are dedicated to the customer’s mission.

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L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Specialist, Information System Security Officer

Job Code: 20075

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Space Superiority & Imaging division’s customers and programs. The ISSO will perform information system security activities under the guidance and oversight of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on assigned information systems. The ISSO will be knowledgeable in information technology and information assurance standards and regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing security control assessments and continuous monitoring, conducting configuration and vulnerability scanning and remediation, authoring and maintaining documentation and artifacts (body of evidence) in support of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems following the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), remediating security control deficiencies, assessing and approving change requests for assigned information systems, performing user training and user account management oversight, and investigating and responding to security incidents and violations.

Qualifications:

  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 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.
  • DoD 8570 IAM I certification.
  • Experience hardening information systems and/or performing configuration/vulnerability assessments.
  • Experience auditing information system and user activity.
  • Knowledge and proficiency with operating systems and information technology.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • DoD 8570 IAM II Certification.
  • Experience as an ISSO supporting classified systems under the JSIG, ICD 503, and/or 32 CFR Part 117 Section 18.
  • Experience with DISA STIG Viewer and/or Evaluate STIG.
  • Experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, Log Insight, or Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Experience with scanning tools like Nessus and ACAS.
  • Experience supporting virtual environments.
  • Experience with A&A databases like eMASS and Xacta.
  • Experience performing RMF A&A activities and system accreditation.
  • Experience utilizing command line interfaces (CLI) and Linux/Unix commands to operate/support systems.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $79,000 - $146,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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