Manager, Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris•Greenville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) Manager to lead the Accreditation, Authorization and Audit team in managing and implementing secure systems. The role focuses on ensuring the security of information systems, networks, and data throughout their lifecycle. The manager leads security engineering activities, develops and implements security solutions, and ensures compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The role works closely with Government customers and engineering development teams to define and implement security protection needs, concerns, and requirements with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early and sustainably throughout the system lifecycle, supporting achievement of an ATO. This position is based in Greenville, Texas, follows a 9/80 schedule, and is 100% on-site. Travel is 10% based on business needs. The manager leads team processes and staffing, supports professional development, and communicates with stakeholders within and outside the organization to influence adoption of practices and approaches.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior ISSE experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior ISSE experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior ISSE experience.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.
Demonstrated experience leading and establishing guidance and accountability.
Experience with Xacta or eMASS.
Demonstrated understanding of the Risk Management Framework process and best practices for vulnerability management and compliance.
Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework documentation based on NIST 800-53.
Demonstrated experience overseeing Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing POA&Ms associated with Assessment and Authorization processes.
Demonstrated experience authoring and updating Assessment and Authorization body of evidence (BOE) documentation and Security Relevant Changes.
Demonstrated understanding of networking.
Leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work 100% on-site; the work cannot be accomplished remotely.

Nice To Haves

Requirements management experience.
Proposal development experience.
Understanding of Linux audit and logging system architecture.
Understanding of directory services, including Active Directory and LDAP.
Understanding of computer networking and familiarity with NIST publications.
Experience with application hardening through code scanning tools such as Coverity or Fortify and mitigating findings.
Certifications such as CySA, CASP, or CISSP.
TS/SCI clearance and CI Poly.

Responsibilities

Lead the Accreditation, Authorization and Audit team in managing and implementing secure systems.
Lead security engineering activities and develop and implement security solutions while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Work with Government customers and engineering development teams to define and implement security protection needs, concerns, and requirements throughout the system lifecycle, supporting achievement of an ATO.
Track assigned systems’ Assessment and Authorization status and oversee accreditation and re-accreditation actions.
Establish a rigorous audit program to support assigned programs.
Improve existing processes or establish new processes and systems.
Build relationships with engineering teams to determine implementation paths that meet security objectives.
Forecast Systems Engineering manpower needs based on program and potential demand forecasts.
Establish team training requirements for continued professional development aligned with business goals.
Create workforce and staffing plans.
Socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gain team consensus.
Communicate within and outside the organization to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts.