Intern Info Sec Systems Engineer

L3Harris; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Intern, Information Security Systems Engineer in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on security engineering guidance, risk assessment, and policy Development to protect enterprise systems.

The candidate will work with networks, systems, and security tools to support core infrastructure, while gaining hands-on experience in information assurance and cybersecurity best practices in a defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, IT/Computing with Network Focus or related field.
• Interest in information assurance and cybersecurity concepts and practices.
• Strong foundational understanding of network security concepts and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess security infrastructure, network architecture and system design for protection of enterprise systems.
• Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities across networks, systems and applications.
• Support deployment of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus tools and software deployments.
• Develop policies and procedures for securing system infrastructure and applications.
• Assist in evaluating engineering initiatives and provide security policy guidance.
• Perform product evaluations and recommend security products/services for network security.
• Advise clients and stakeholders on information assurance standards and technologies.

Skills

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN networking

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

VPNs

Security fundamentals

Authentication/Authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT/ CIS with network focus

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: Intern, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Code: 42591

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description:

The Information Assurance / Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for providing technical guidance and oversight in assessing security infrastructure, network architecture, and system design to ensure the protection of enterprise systems and applications. This role identifies security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities across networks, systems, applications, and emerging technology initiatives, while supporting the development and implementation of effective security controls, policies, and engineering standards. The position also serves as a technical advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on information assurance best practices, technologies, and implementation strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Provide guidance and oversight in assessing security infrastructure and network and systems design to ensure system/network security
• Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives
• Provide oversight in the development, testing and operation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools
• Develop policies and procedures for securing the system infrastructure and applications
• Develop complex technical and programmatic assessments, evaluate engineering and integration initiatives and provide technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines
• Perform product evaluations, recommend and implement products/services for network security
• Interact with clients and provide recommendations on information assurance engineering standards, implementation dependencies and changing information assurance related technologies

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology/Computer Information Systems with Network Focus or Communications Focus, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking and security infrastructure (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, IPSec, VPNs)
• Knowledge of Computer/System Security topics such as Antivirus, Authentication, Authorization, Access Control, Cryptography, SSO, Business Continuity Planning and Application Security

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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