L3Harris Technologies
Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer (Secret Security Clearance)
L3Harris Technologies, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer (Secret Security Clearance)
Job information for this role is provided by L3Harris Technologies. This position requires a Secret security clearance and is based in Ashburn, VA. The role is fully onsite in a lab environment. Essential Functions Lead the development and implementation of Anti-Tamper (AT) measures throughout the System Development Lifecycle. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of AT. Assess systems for Critical Program Information (CPI). Conduct trade studies and develop AT requirements. Assess threats via attack/countermeasure analysis. Conduct Verification and Validation activities. Use DoD 5200.39 for the identification and protection of CPI. Engineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800-160. Develop and implement comprehensive Program Protection Plans (PPP) to safeguard CPI and technologies. Draft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and AT Plans. Interact with customers to define AT requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness. Collaborate with customers, internal program teams, and leadership to address program needs. Mentor and develop junior engineers. Provide DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS, and FOSS. Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, testing, configuration management, and maintenance of information systems and data. Assist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies. Support the evaluation, qualification, testing, and delivery of security architecture improvements, obsolescence replacements, and vulnerability response projects. Provide Security Testing and Verification. Assess security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53. Utilize Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes, including RMF steps 1-4 and BoE package development. RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems. Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management and maintenance of information systems and data.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience. Minimum of Collateral Secret security clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181) within 6 months of start. Prior experience with the development and implementation of Anti-Tamper (AT) for CPI protection throughout the System Development Lifecycle.
Preferred Additional Skills
Experience with configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC. NSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high assurance devices. Experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD/SERD requirements. Professional experience with RMF in embedded systems. Active TS/SCI Clearance is highly desired.
Salary, Benefits, and Compliance
Salary ranges are regionally varied. This is not a guaranteed offer amount and can vary based on experience and location. L3Harris offers a range 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. Specific programs depend on date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment checks as permitted by law. Security and Compliance Notices
Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume, you authorize L3Harris to share your information with subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration of other positions. L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please review the E-Verify Poster and Right To Work notices. Equal Opportunity
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job information for this role is provided by L3Harris Technologies. This position requires a Secret security clearance and is based in Ashburn, VA. The role is fully onsite in a lab environment. Essential Functions Lead the development and implementation of Anti-Tamper (AT) measures throughout the System Development Lifecycle. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of AT. Assess systems for Critical Program Information (CPI). Conduct trade studies and develop AT requirements. Assess threats via attack/countermeasure analysis. Conduct Verification and Validation activities. Use DoD 5200.39 for the identification and protection of CPI. Engineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800-160. Develop and implement comprehensive Program Protection Plans (PPP) to safeguard CPI and technologies. Draft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and AT Plans. Interact with customers to define AT requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness. Collaborate with customers, internal program teams, and leadership to address program needs. Mentor and develop junior engineers. Provide DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS, and FOSS. Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, testing, configuration management, and maintenance of information systems and data. Assist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies. Support the evaluation, qualification, testing, and delivery of security architecture improvements, obsolescence replacements, and vulnerability response projects. Provide Security Testing and Verification. Assess security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53. Utilize Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes, including RMF steps 1-4 and BoE package development. RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems. Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management and maintenance of information systems and data.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience. Minimum of Collateral Secret security clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181) within 6 months of start. Prior experience with the development and implementation of Anti-Tamper (AT) for CPI protection throughout the System Development Lifecycle.
Preferred Additional Skills
Experience with configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC. NSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high assurance devices. Experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD/SERD requirements. Professional experience with RMF in embedded systems. Active TS/SCI Clearance is highly desired.
Salary, Benefits, and Compliance
Salary ranges are regionally varied. This is not a guaranteed offer amount and can vary based on experience and location. L3Harris offers a range 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. Specific programs depend on date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment checks as permitted by law. Security and Compliance Notices
Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume, you authorize L3Harris to share your information with subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration of other positions. L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please review the E-Verify Poster and Right To Work notices. Equal Opportunity
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr