Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Salt Lake City, United States L3Harris Technologies Full time

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title:  Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Code:  12098

Job Location:  Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 (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.

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

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s 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.

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 Master’s 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
  • Gov’t 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 #LI-CJ1

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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