Associate, Information Security Systems Engineer

L3Harris; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Associate, Information Security Systems Engineer in Waco, TX. The role focuses on the DoD RMF process, providing hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience within a defense context.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ISSEs on protection needs, assisting with system design, and creating evidence such as SSPs and SOPs, plus verifying security controls through tests and scans. Candidates are pursuing or recently completed a related Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering or information technology.
• Bachelor's degree completed within the last 12 months, or within 12 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Support Cybersecurity Requirements: Collaborate with ISSEs to identify protection needs for systems, software, and networks; document security controls/requirements for system requirements specifications.
• Support Cybersecurity Design: Assist system engineers with cybersecurity-focused system design.
• Support Creation of Cybersecurity Body of Evidence: Create/review SSPs, SOPs, and network/dataflow drawings.
• Support Cybersecurity Verification/Test: Verify security control implementation via Cybersecurity Test Plans/Procedures and system scanning tools.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or information technology

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Associate, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Location: Waco, TX

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Cybersecurity Engineer. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, with a focus on the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with the RMF process used throughout the DoD. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply and join our team in safeguarding our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Cybersecurity Requirements: Collaborate with ISSEs to identify protection needs for systems, software, and networks. Document security controls/requirements for inclusion in the system requirements specifications.
• Support Cybersecurity Design: Assist system engineers in overarching system design with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Support Creation of Cybersecurity Body of Evidence: Create and review System Security Plans (SSPs), System/Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Network and Dataflow Drawings.
• Support Cybersecurity Verification/Test: Verify security control implementation through development and execution of Cybersecurity Test Plans/Procedures and use of System Scanning Tools.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree program in engineering or Information Technology or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

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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