Intern, Information Security Systems Engineer

Harris Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 64,472,000 - 117,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Intern, Information Security Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on assessing security infrastructure, identifying risks, and overseeing security tooling and policies.

A degree track in CS/CE/IT with a network focus is required or recently completed. Responsibilities include evaluating security measures, advising clients on assurance standards, and contributing to secure design reviews.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/CE/IT with networking emphasis.
• Knowledge of security infrastructure concepts and threat assessment is preferred.
• Experience with network security devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess security infrastructure and network/system design for security enhancements.
• Identify security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities across networks, systems, apps, and initiatives.
• Oversee development, testing, and operation of firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, and deployment tools.
• Develop policies and procedures for securing system infrastructure and applications.
• Produce technical assessments and support evaluation of security standards and guidelines.
• Perform product evaluations and recommend security products/services.
• Interact with clients to advise on information assurance standards and implementation considerations.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

InfoSec topics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/IT 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: 45416

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

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

Job Description:

• 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:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree or a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology/Computer Information Systems with Network Focus or Communications Focus, Electrical Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $22.50 - $41.00 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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. 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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