Manager, Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies•Greenville, TX

5d•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 position 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 on-site role oversees assigned systems' Assessment and Authorization status and accreditation or re-accreditation activities, establishes an audit program, improves or creates processes, and collaborates with engineering teams on implementation approaches. It also involves forecasting systems engineering manpower needs, creating workforce and staffing plans, and establishing professional development training requirements. The position requires 10% travel based on business needs and the ability to obtain a US TS/SCI security clearance.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of prior ISSE experience; alternatively, 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 Sec+ certification.
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 based on NIST 800-53 documentation.
Demonstrated experience overseeing Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing POA&Ms associated with A&A processes.
Demonstrated experience authoring and updating A&A body of evidence (BOE) documentation and Security Relevant Changes.
Demonstrated understanding of networking.
Leadership and communication skills.
Ability to travel 10% based on business needs.
Ability to work 100% on-site; the work cannot be performed 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 Sec+, 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, develop and implement security solutions, and ensure 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.
Track assigned systems' Assessment and Authorization status and oversee accreditation and re-accreditation actions.
Establish a rigorous audit program for assigned programs.
Improve existing processes or establish new processes and systems.
Build relationships with engineering teams to determine effective implementation paths for security objectives.
Forecast systems engineering manpower needs based on program and potential demand forecasts.
Create workforce and staffing plans.
Establish team training requirements for continued professional development and business goals.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts.
Socialize ideas, make recommendations, and build team consensus.