Job Title: Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer
Job Code: 2207
Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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.
Works closely with Government 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 throughout the life cycle of system 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.
Uses methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management.
Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment and the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment.
Will prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation, using multiple standards under RMF and derivative processes (DOD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253), to achieve security authorization of supported systems.
Represents program security needs, concerns, and requirements at customer meetings.
Job Description:
Experience in assessment preparations using steps 1-4 of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Experience in application hardening through code scanning (with tools like Coverity/Fortify) and mitigating findings.
Experience with eMASS and Xacta.
Experience in DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS
Experience in the application of DISA SRGs and STIGs.
Ability to support with basis of estimates and requirements.
Experience writing security policy.
Support vulnerability assessment activities as required.
Experience with vulnerability assessment tools like ACAS.
Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or
In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of prior related experience.
Secret security clearance required.
DOD 8570.
01M IAT 2 certification
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience in C2S Cloud authorizations, FedRAMP and DISA CSP requirements.
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Windows and Linux system administration skills.
Experience in the content development and administration of SEIM/audit reduction tools (e.
g.
, Splunk).
DOD 8570.
01M IASAE-3 certification is desired.
System test and evaluation methods and RMF assessment methodology & process.
Experience in Cyber Defense technologies.
Experience with CI/CD, agile system development, and DevSecOps tools and processes.
Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado $89,000 - $165,000.
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.