Defense RMF Security Systems Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineering to support RMF-based accreditation of mission-critical systems. You will work with systems, software, and hardware engineers to implement controls and prepare authorization artifacts for DoD and national security requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, risk, and compliance, with hands-on RMF activities, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field with minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or Graduate degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant experience
• One DoD 8140 / 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, SSCP, GSEC), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Execute and support RMF lifecycle activities (categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring)
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF documentation (e.g., SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Security Plans)
• Interpret and apply security controls from NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance
• Support implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other configuration baselines
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure security requirements are properly implemented
• Interface with internal stakeholders, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and external assessors to support authorization efforts
• Track and report compliance status, risks, and remediation activities to program leadership
• Contribute to continuous monitoring strategies and ongoing system compliance
• Travel up to 10% as needed
• Must have a DoD Secret Clearance

Skills

RMF knowledge

DoD security

Technical writing

GRC (governance, risk, compliance)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity

Graduate degree in related field

8 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineering to support RMF-based accreditation of mission-critical systems. You will work with systems, software, and hardware engineers to implement controls and prepare authorization artifacts for DoD and national security requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, risk, and compliance, with hands-on RMF activities, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.