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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering - Cybersecurity

Job Number: 31974

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Schedule: 4/10

Clearance: An Active DoW Clearance is Required to Be Considered. 

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies.  L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuses, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Yorba Linda, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:  The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for ensuring delivered information systems meet security standards in accordance with applicable DoW policies including DoWI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Department of Defense Information Technology (IT).

Essential Functions:

• Develops all applicable documents needed to obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for fielded systems.
• Identifies the information protection needs for systems and networks.
• Reviews and assist design engineers in overarching system design with a focus on Cybersecurity.
• Assist the collective project team of System, Software, and Cybersecurity Engineers with the analysis of requirements and constraints for the design of secure physical, technical, and administrative implementations.
• Manage schedule and budgets for project level tasking.
• Interacts with customers and authorization officials to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.
• Maintain awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives.
• Acquire and maintain certifications required to qualify as DoW Cybersecurity Workforce
• Maintains compliance with training and ethical standards
• Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation detailGeneration of functional block diagrams, use-case diagrams, cabling diagrams.
• Must have the ability to travel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. 
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• One year of experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) is required. 
• Four Years of experience in Security Engineering with accreditation experience required. 
• One year of experience with hardening Linux and Windows based operating systems.
• One year Experience with routers and firewalls.
• Three Years of experience needed Analyzing system specifications and translating to cybersecurity requirements.
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible job schedule to include off-shift work and occasional overtime.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Current Security+ certification, CISSP a plus
• Familiarity with Platform Information Technology (PIT) a plus.
• Experience with systems integration is desired.

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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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