Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Permanent • Utah, United States • 1d ago

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Location:Salt Lake City-UT

Job Code: 25506

Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off-Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

As a Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, you will be involved in the cryptography that enables communication capabilities for the warfighter. We are looking for people with experience with cryptography design, development, and certification via FIPS 140 and/or NSA certification processes. Our team includes both experienced and developing engineers in the field of cryptography. We hope to find candidates who are ready to work on a deeply technical, high energy team. A Secret Clearance is required for this position.

Essential Functions:

Understand and apply NSA and FIPS 140 requirements to cryptography products
Work with both software and hardware design engineers to implement requirements that satisfy the certification standards
Produce design and testing documentation to validate the implementation of the requirements
Lead NSA certification and FIPS 140 validation development efforts
Interface with internal and external customers to discuss design, implementation, and certification progress
Able to adapt to change, focus on timeliness, and collaborate in joint decision-making processes is essential
Ask questions and seek clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation details
Travel up to 25% as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience related to cryptography design, implementation and/or certification or equivalent educational experience in the form of a cryptography based Masters program.
Possesses one of the following certifications at time of hire, or obtain one within 6 months of hire: Associate of CISSP, CISSP, CCNA Security, CSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP (DoD 8140/8570 qualified certifications)
Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Strong technical writing skills.
Familiar with communications systems, computer networking concepts, protocols (including TCP/IP), and security methodologies
Familiar with security engineering principles and processes
Aware of basic security engineering design patterns, processes, and technologies
Able to work in both group and individual settings under the direction, oversight, and mentoring of senior engineers
Asks questions and seeks clarification on unfamiliar and/or unclear concepts, designs, and implementation details
Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, and multi-tasking skills
Familiar with RF communications
Experience with matrixed development teams (hardware, software, systems engineers) and embedded systems engineering
JCIDS, DJSIG, NIACAP, FIPS 140-2 or 140-3, NSA certification
High assurance crypto systems
Govt advisory/assistance as SETA/A&AS contractor in cybersecurity-related role
Agile development processes
Other security or technical certifications: CISA, CISM, CEH, CPT, MCSE, CCNA, Red Hat, Network+, SANS GIAC, Security+, CCNP Security, etc.
Experience with TEMPEST, Anti-Tamper, or other system security specialties

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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