Scientist, Information Security Systems Engineer (Secret Securit

Sr Information Security Systems Engineer

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.

This role applies current systems security engineering methods, practices, and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security. Throughout the lifecycle of the system, works closely with customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns, and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early, and in a sustainable manner that will allow for the security authorization of the system of interest. Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products using methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis, and security management.

Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment while implementing the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment. Prepares Certification and Accreditation documentation, using multiple industry standards such as DITSCAP, NIACAP, DCID 6 / 3, Common Criteria, and NIST 800-37, to achieve security authorization of supported systems. Represents program security needs, concerns, and requirements at customer meetings.

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Essential Functions :

• Lead the development and implementation of program protection throughout the System Development Lifecycle. Key tasks include :
• Assessing systems for Critical Program Information
• Conducting trade studies
• Developing program protection requirements
• Implementing security architectures
• Assessing threats via attack / countermeasure analysis
• Conducting Verification and Validation activities
• Serve as a SME in the area of program protection
• Draft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans
• Interact with customer to define program protection requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness
• Utilize Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1-4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.
• A&A package processing
• RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems
• NSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high assurance devices
• Experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD and SERD requirements
• Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management, and maintenance of information systems and data
• Assist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies
• Support the evaluation, qualification, testing, and delivery of security architecture improvement, obsolescence replacement, and vulnerability response projects
• Provide Security Testing and Verification
• Work is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environment

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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.