Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,500 - 205,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) in Chantilly, VA. This role involves defining and implementing security solutions on National Security Systems and requires expertise in NIST Risk Management Framework.

The ideal candidate will have substantial prior experience and must possess an active TS/SCI clearance. The position necessitates working onsite with potential for travel, and offers a competitive salary range of $110,500 – $205,500 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; CI Polygraph preferred.
• DoD 8140.03 IASAE Level 2 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security solutions on National Security Systems.
• Assist in assessing security controls and writing security documentation.
• Work with system developers on secure system design and evaluation.
• Manage security architectures and vulnerability management strategies.
• Position performed 100% onsite; up to 25% travel required.

Skills

NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Security controls implementation

Data flow diagrams

Application Security Testing (SAST)

Cyber survivability strategies

Risk mitigation and remediation

Cloud environments

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience

Graduate Degree and minimum 6 years of related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum 12 years of related experience

Tools

Tenable NESSUS Security products

Splunk

Fortify

Gitlab

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

Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE)

Job Code

40400

Job Location

Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule

5/8 Monday – Friday

Job Description

The successful candidate will support a highly motivated engineering team in defining, designing, implementing, documenting, testing and sustaining security solutions on National Security Systems, or other systems engineered for our government customers, using current standards within National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework, Special Publications 800‑37, 800‑53, 800‑171, and other NIST publications; Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNNSI) 1253, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) to certify and achieve system accreditations.

The successful candidate will work with system developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state‑of‑the‑art secure systems, networks, and database products, using methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management.

Essential Functions

• Exercise skills in NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and all related NIST publications, to include writing System Security Plans, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Continuous Monitoring Plan, Security Assessment Plans & Procedures, Security Concept of Operations, Plan of Action and Milestones.
• Perform skills in implementing/assessing security controls, to include writing system security categorization memorandum, recommending appropriate security control overlays, define security control baseline based on defined system security categorization and approved security overlays, and apply security controls to computing/network nodes and verify implementation of security controls.
• Assist in systems/software engineering functions, to include creation of data flow diagrams, interface control documents, perform trade studies, and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for Application Security and Development Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance using tools such as Fortify/Coverity and Gitlab as part of a DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipeline, and generation of summary reports.
• Define/manage systems/security architectures including cyber survivability attributes (including zero trust architecture), system security boundaries, vulnerability management and risk mitigation and remediation strategies within networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives (hardware, software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti‑virus systems and software deployment tools); and Infrastructure/Platform/Software‑as‑a‑Service (IaaS/PaaS/Saas) implementations in cloud environments.
• This position is performed 100% onsite and cannot be performed remotely.
• Up to 25% travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• Must have active TS/SCI clearance and willing to undergo a CI Polygraph. Active TS/SCI with poly is highly desired.
• DoD 8140.03 IASAE Level 2 certification.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Perform Model Based System Engineering (UML, SysML, UAF).
• Configure/operate vulnerability analysis tools such Tenable NESSUS Security products.
• Develop dashboards, configure rules and operate/administer SEIM/audit reduction tools (e.g., Splunk).

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500 – $236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $110,500 – $205,500. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Security Clearance Note

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.