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Job Title: ​ Senior Specialist, Info Security Sys Engineering

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. Throughout the lifecycle of system, works closely with 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 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 using methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management. Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment while implementing the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment. Represents program security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.

Lead the development and implementation of  Anti-Tamper (AT) throughout the System Development Lifecycle. Assessing threats via attack/countermeasure analysis

Serve as a SME in the area of AT.

Experience in Engineering trustworthy and secure systems IAW NIST 800-160.

Draft Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs),  and AT Plans

Interact with customer to define AT requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness

Experience in DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS

Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, 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 improvement, obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projects

Experience with Security Testing and Verification

Work is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environment, no options for remote support

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Minimum of Collateral Secret security clearance required.

Experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1-4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.

Experience in RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systems

Experience in configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC.

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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