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Job Title:  Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Code:  30276

Job Location:  Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Duties for successful candidates include, but are not limited to management of a team responsible for reviewing and developing information system accreditation/certification support documentation; interacting with customers when changes occur that may affect the information system accreditation/certification; performing system maintenance, audits, and self-inspections; identifying information system vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures, policy creation/update and maintaining information system security records.

• This is an on-site position at L3Harris offices located in Melbourne, Florida.
• This position may require weekend, after hours support, and on-call rotations to mee program requirements.
• This position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead and manage the Audit, Risk, and Compliance team
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, internal/external audits, risk evaluation/management, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
• Ensure compliance with federal information security guidelines and policies
• Create, review, and maintain documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), System Characterization Documentation (SCD), and Contingency Test Plans
• Lead the enforcement of security protocols, compliance, and audit methodologies following NIST-800 series publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), RMF, and FISMA policies
• Provide leadership for Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO’s) in designing, implementing, and maintaining security policies and strategies
• Interpret audit, compliance, and vulnerability reports from various tools and sources
• Provide input on risk areas and vulnerabilities to improve network security posture
• Collaborate with government customers and program stakeholders to define and implement security requirements, ensuring they are maintained throughout the system lifecycle
• Develop Information System Security (ISS) RMF documentation to support the A&A of assigned systems
• Analyze and administer security controls for information systems as part of their Continuous Monitoring Plan
• Contribute to product and security engineering activities, including compliance with security controls, design review milestones, and security test/verification 

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security, or a related field with at least 9 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate degree in the same fields and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in writing and managing RMF documentation (e.g. SSP, SCTM, RAR, POA&Ms, etc.) 
• Deep understanding of information technology and security protocols 
• Minimum 2 years of experience with audit methodologies and compliance standards 
• Proven track record of leading teams in an information security capacity 
• At least 4 years of experience in Security Operations and Vulnerability Management 
• Attention to detail and strong team collaboration skills 
• Ability to understand security assessment reports (SARs) and contract program requirements 
• Minimum of CompTIA CySA+ certification 

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Active CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CAP certifications are highly preferred 
• Experience with architecture integrating VLANs, VRF, virtual switching, multi-layer switching, Multi-layer Firewalls, ACLs, secure configuration, VPN (IPSEC) 
• Understanding of routing and switching in telecommunications and network traffic 
• General knowledge of common threats to information systems 
• Experience with application of STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and/or SCAP and developing associated POAMs 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills 
• Ability to work effectively with federal government customers 
• A self-starter who collaborates well with others to achieve team goals 

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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