Associate, Information Security Systems Engineering (Waco, TX)

L3Harris Technologies

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the U.S. seeks an Associate in Information Security Systems Engineering for its Waco, TX location. This role is a full-time internship offering hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, with a focus on the DoD Risk Management Framework. Responsibilities include supporting cybersecurity requirements and design, creating security documentation, and verifying control implementations. Candidates need to be pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree or have recently graduated.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline or have completed it within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Collaborate to identify protection needs for systems, software, and networks.
Assist system engineers in overarching system design focusing on cybersecurity.
Create and review System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Verify security control implementation through tests and use of System Scanning Tools.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Associate, Information Security Systems Engineering (Waco, TX)

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees share a dedication to our customers’ mission, professional growth, inclusive work environment, and commitment to excellence.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. Our solutions connect space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Information Security Systems Engineering

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern. 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 internship 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 in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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 an E‑Verify Employer. Please click here for the E‑Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

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