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Scientist, Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)

Melbourne, Florida

Job ID 18484
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Overview

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working with the L3Harris's engineering team, you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.

  • Full Time
  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
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I am living my dream job now. I have a chance to take care of our people, shape the future of engineering and contribute to cutting-edge space missions that make a difference.

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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: Scientist, Information Security Systems Engineer  

Job Code:  18484

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris is searching for highly experienced Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) professionals to join the L3Harris Network Security Engineering Team supporting managed network infrastructures for federal government and other customers. This role is part of the business development team working on bringing new business and new technologies to the company. It will be a dynamic environment and you will be responsible for developing the security architecture for managed networks on new programs and pursuits.


This position is ONSITE and located at L3Harris offices located in Melbourne, Florida. This position requires the ABILITY to obtain FAA Public Trust and Top Secret Clearance.


Essential Functions: 

  • Lead Security Systems Engineering efforts on new business pursuits responsible for developing architecture, selecting new products, and developing cost estimates to implement solutions.
  • Develop proposal documentation and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
  • Provide expertise and guidance to current programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) teams working on cutting edge technologies to establish L3Harris as a leader in Information Security.
  • Develop, maintain and publish network security technical documentation in accordance with L3Harris Systems Engineering processes.
  • Be a thought leader driving new ideas and technologies.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience with Networking technologies.
  • Experience with developing security architectures.
  • Experience with application and compliance of customer tailored NIST and FISMA controls and policies.
  • Experience in AI driven Security Solutions.
  • Cloud Architecture expertise as related to Information Security.
  • Experience writing proposals and developing BOEs.
  • CISSP and CCNA/CCNP certifications are required.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Must be a self-starter with ability to manage projects on their own with little direction.
  • A&A planning and management experience (preferably USAF, other DoD may be fine) for large SOS solutions including experience with TEMPEST assessments.  
  • CompTIA Security+ , and other related certifications.
  • Current Top Secret Clearance.
  • Influencer or contributor to the Information Security Technical Community.


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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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