Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineering

L3Harris • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

As a Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineering at L3Harris Technologies, you will support the systems engineering team by providing security architecture and requirements oversight and verifying that security requirements are met using manual and automated techniques. You will collaborate with software, networking, FPGA, and hardware engineers to integrate security requirements, verify compliance, and build evidence demonstrating that the designed system meets customer needs. The role is suited to engineers with a strong foundation in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) who are interested in contributing to high-assurance defense systems.

The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, including cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree in a related field and 4 years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle as it relates to security objectives, particularly requirements analysis, design, and testing.
• Exposure to cryptographic systems, FIPS 140-3, or NSA certification processes.
• Experience with high-assurance or classified systems.
• Hands-on experience executing RMF within DoD environments.
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 security controls and STIGs.
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, network architecture, and boundary defense.
• Experience working with embedded systems and/or communications systems.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with TEMPEST, Anti-Tamper, or related system security disciplines.
• Experience supporting government customers in a SETA/A&AS role.
• Additional certifications such as CISM, CISSP-ISSEP, CISA, CEH, or GIAC.
• DoD 8140 / 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+, CISSP, SSCP, or GSEC, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply security controls from NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance as requirements for functional engineers.
• Support implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other configuration baselines.
• Execute and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle activities, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring, as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF documentation, such as SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and Security Plans.
• Review high-level system designs to ensure security requirements are addressed in software, networking, and hardware.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and external assessors to support authorization efforts.
• Track and report compliance status, risks, and remediation activities to program leadership.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior