Senior Associate, Information Security Systems Engineering

L3HHCM20•Bellmead, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The L3Harris Waco Systems Engineering team is looking for an individual contributor role within our team for Information Security (Cybersecurity). This individual will perform as part of a team and identify the information protection needs for systems and networks, review and assist design engineers in overarching system design with a focus on cybersecurity, while interacting with customers and accreditation officials to define and achieve required cybersecurity objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and minimum of 2 years of prior related Information Security experience or Graduate Degree in STEM with a minimum of 0 years of prior related Information Security experience.
Active TS/SCI Government Security Clearance required upon start.

Responsibilities

Identifying the information protection needs for systems, software and networks
Reviewing and assisting design engineers in overarching system design with a focus on cybersecurity
Document security controls/requirements for inclusion in the system requirements specifications.
Maintain awareness of the most recent system security policies and directives and assist Systems Engineers and Cybersecurity Engineers with the analysis of user and system requirements and constraints.
Ensure delivered information systems meet security standards in accordance with ICD 503, Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Develop Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System Security Plans (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and other applicable documents needed to obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for fielded systems.
Support steps one through six of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Life Cycle, ensuring information assurance is included in the design architecture.
Use Vulnerability Scanning Tools to scan target networks/applications and identify weaknesses. Use results and correct/remediate the findings.
Track Software Vulnerability Findings and Software Patches.
Work with Software Development Team on Secure Software Development Practices to ensure that developed software vulnerabilities are addressed early in the development process.
Work successfully both independently and in a team environment