Associate, Information Security Systems Engineer (Colorado Springs, CO)

Job Title:Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Code: 25170

Job Location: Colorado Springs CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Applies current systems security engineering methods practices and technologies to the architecture design development evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security. Works closely with Government customers to ensure that the security protection needs concerns and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor early and in a sustainable manner throughout the life cycle of system that will allow for the security authorization of the system of interest. Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems networks and database products. Uses methods such as encryption technology vulnerability analysis and security management. Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment and the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment. Will prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation using multiple standards under RMF and derivative processes (DOD 8510 JSIG ICD-503 CNSSI 1253) to achieve security authorization of supported systems. Represents program security needs concerns and requirements at customer meetings.

Essential Functions:

• General understanding of threats vulnerabilities and risk.
• General understanding of coding with the ability to be trained on code analysis tools.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and create standardized products.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Familiarity in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies.
• Support vulnerability assessment activities as required.
• Support the evaluation qualification testing and delivery of security architecture improvement obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projects.
• This position is performed 100% onsite and cannot be supported remotely.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelors Degree with 0-2 years of prior relevant experience or
  • In lieu of a degree a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain DOD 8570.01M IAT-1 or IASAE-1 certification required.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC.
• Basic understanding of engineering processes concepts and information security systems engineering principles (NIST SP 800-160 Vol1).
• Familiarity with DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS GOTS and FOSS.
• Familiarity with the application of DISA SRGs and STIGs.
• Familiarity with content development and administration of SEIM/audit reduction tools (e.g. Splunk).
• DOD 8570.01M IAT-1 or IASAE-1 certification is desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C Denver or NYC areas is $70500.00 MIN - $129500.00 MAX. The salary range for this role in Colorado state Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New York state and Vermont is $61000.00 MIN - $113000.00 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.